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When should stomach flushing not be used?
stomach flushing should not be used routinely with poisoned patients. It is useful only if the patient has swallowed a life-threatening quantity of poison, and when the flushing can be done within 60 minutes of having swallowed the poison.
How should patients be prepared for a wound flushing?
The nurse or doctor may inject the site with a local anesthetic before flushing the wound.
Who are the only patients who should never undergo a cardiac blood pool scan?
Pregnant women are the only patients who should not participate in a cardiac blood pool scan.
Gastric Sleeve Complications You Should Know About?
Gastric sleeve surgery poses several risks that patients should be aware of. The most common gastric sleeve complications include bleeding and discomfort after surgery. Some patients may also suffer infections, blood clots, or reactions to the anesthesia. In rare cases, the sleeve may leak and require additional surgery to fix. Before choosing to undergo surgery, patients must realize that gastric sleeve surgery is irreversible. After surgery, some patients may experience stomach pain, vomiting and nausea after eating. Patients that continue to eat large meals can stretch their stomach and inhibit their weight loss. Once the stomach has stretched, additional surgery may be required to reduce the size of the stomach.
Who should not undergo phlebotomy?
Patients who are anemic or have a history of cardiovascular disease may not be good candidates for phlebotomy.
Can pregnant women undergo EP study?
Pregnant patients should not undergo an EP study because of exposure to radiation during the study, which may be harmful to the growing baby
What poisons should not be flushed from the system?
In poisoning cases, stomach flushing should not be used if the poison is a strong corrosive acid (hydrochloric acid, sulfuric acid), alkali (lye, ammonia), or a volatile hydrocarbon such as gasoline.
How are seizures diagnosed?
Patients seeking help for seizures should first undergo an EEG that records brain-wave patterns emitted between nerve cells.
What are symptoms after an ESWL?
Most patients have a lot of blood in their urine after the ESWL procedure. This is normal and should clear after several days to a week or so. Lots of fluids should be taken to encourage the flushing of any gravel remaining in the urinary system.
What precautions should be observed with joint replacement surgery?
Joint replacement surgery should not be done on patients with infection, or any heart, kidney or lung problems that would make it risky to undergo general anesthesia.
How are radiation injuries diagnosed?
The various effects of radiation on the body are well recognized. Patients who are scheduled to undergo radioactive treatments should be informed of the potential side effects they will encounter
Who are the patients who should not undergo Electroconvulsive Therapy?
My daughter has a heart condition which is a supravalvular aortic stenosis due to the fact that she has Williams Syndrome. Would ect be dangerous based upon her heart condition?
