0
The Trendelenburg position is used for patients in shock to increase blood flow, by gravity, from the major vessels in the lower extremities to the brain to help increase the blood pressure enough to keep the patient stable until advanced medical care is available.
Wiki User
∙ 15y ago
Add your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What can you use the reverse trendelenburg position for?
Removing a central line from a hositaized patient. Reverse trendelenburg decreases the amount of blood flow returning to the heart, thus decreasing the amount of blood in the internal jugular/subclavian vein and making the removal of the line less bloody.
When should you always use the fine adjustment?
When the high-powered objective is in position.
How can you get toxic shock syndrome?
Toxic Shock Syndrome (TSS) is a bacterial infection - anything that allows bacteria to multiply within your body or around a wound could potentially lead to TSS. Things such as wounds that aren't cared for or tampon use are common causes. TSS will only occur in those without immunity to TSST-1 toxins.
What is unique position occupied by a species both in terms of its physical use of its habitat and its function within an eccologicalcommunity?
it is its Niche
Is the thumb lateral to the little finger?
In the anatomical position of the hand the palm faces to anterior side. Because you use your palm as you flex it. You do not use the dorsal aspect of the hand normally. So in the anatomical position the palm faces on the anterior side. That way the thumb comes on lateral side to the fingers.
What can be injected to prevent anaphlylactic shock?
You can use histamine antagonists and/or immunosuppressants, since anaphylactic shock is just an overreaction of the immune system.
What surgery can you use a reverse trendelenburg for?
A reverse trendelenburg is used in abdominal and gynecological surgery
What can you use the reverse trendelenburg position for?
Removing a central line from a hositaized patient. Reverse trendelenburg decreases the amount of blood flow returning to the heart, thus decreasing the amount of blood in the internal jugular/subclavian vein and making the removal of the line less bloody.
How can you use anaphylactic shock in a sentence?
Example sentences using "anaphylatic shock" include these: After receiving an allergy shot, the woman developed difficulty breathing and went into anaphylatic shock. A single bee sting can cause anaphylatic shock in susceptible persons. Repeated exposure to a medication, such as an antibiotic, can cause an allergic reaction and even anaphylatic shock.
Can another person use your EpiPen?
No one is supposed to share their prescribed medications with another person for any reason due to the possibility of serious problems and interactions with other medications a person might be taking. If a person carries and EpiPen and they go into anaphylactic shock and is unable to use the EpiPen, someone with them must act quickly and use the EpiPen to deliver the life saving medication in the pen.
What is a shock pen?
A shock pen is a pen that shocks you when you try to use it
Should you use a AED on a person that has a electrical shock injury?
Yes you should use a AED on a person that has a electrical shock injury.
How do you replace rear shock absorbers on a 2004 Nissan Altima?
1) Jack the car and secure with jack stands. 2) Remove the tire. 3) Remove the two nuts that are on the top of the shock. This secures a plate that holds the top of the shock. 4) Remove the bolt on the bottom of the shock. Note: one side of the bolt is welded to the shock and does not have to be held. Removing this bolt is challenging. 5) Compress the the shock to remove. 6) Transfer plate and rubber sleeve to new shock. When removing the top nut on shock, secure the very top of the shock with vise grips. 7) Make sure to remove device that keeps the shock compressed. 8) Compress shock to reinstall. Install top plate to align with bolts. As the shock is decompressing, use screw driver to hold in position to insert bolt on the bottom of shock. 9) Install nuts on top of the shock and tighten. 10) Install bolt on the bottom of shock and tighten.
Front shock absorber?
Yep, some vehicles still use the shock absorber but many use the strut assembly which has many functions other than the just the duties of a shock absorber.
What kind of AAA batteries does a Shock Pen Use?
The batteries are called "AAA shock pen"
What has the author B D Henshall written?
B. D. Henshall has written: 'On some aspects of the use of shock tubes in aerodynamic research' 'An index of mathematical tables for shock-tube flow' 'Shock speed and running time measurements in the N.P.L. Hypersonic Shock Tunnel' 'The use of multiple diaphragms in shock tubes'
How do you shock someone?
Use a stun gun
