CCRNPart2

Embed Size (px)

Citation preview

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    1/164

    Education is a progressive

    discovery of our own ignorance

    - Will Durant -

    CCRN REVIEW PART 2

    Sherry L. Knowles, RN, CCRN, CRNI

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    2/164

    TOPICS Renal Alterations

    Acute Renal Failure Electrolytes

    IV Fluid Therapy

    Neurological Alterations

    AVMs & CerebralAneurysms

    Intracranial Hemorrhage

    Stroke

    CCRN REVIEW PART 2

    Metabolic Alterations

    DKA & HNNK DI & SIADH

    DIC

    Shock States

    Sepsis

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    3/164

    OBJECTIVES1. List the main functions of the kidney.

    2. List the common diagnostic tests associated with renal function.

    3. List the complications associated with acute renal failure.

    4. Describe the common treatments of acute renal failure.

    5. List the major signs & symptoms associated with electrolyte disturbances ofsodium, potassium magnesium and calcium and phosphorus.

    6. Define serum osmolality.

    7. List the intracellular & extracellular fluid compartments of the body.

    8. Describe the effects of hypotonic, isotonic and hypertonic IV fluids.

    9. Describe the different treatments for intravascular depletion verses cellulardehydration.

    10. Identify the risk factors and signs & symptoms of brain aneurysms andAVMs.

    11. Explain the current treatments available for brain aneurysms and AVMs.

    12. Describe the different types of intracranial hemorrhage and their associatedsigns & symptoms.

    CCRN REVIEW PART 2

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    4/164

    OBJECTIVES13. List the potential complications of associated with intracranial hemorrhages,

    brain aneurysms and AVM repairs.

    14. List the types of CVAs, their risk factors and related pathophysiology.

    15. Identify the recommended treatments for CVAs.16. Differentiate between the signs and symptoms of DKA and HHNK.

    17. Describe the treatment of DKA and HHNK.

    18. Differentiate between the signs and symptoms of DI and SIADH.

    19. Describe the treatment of DI and SIADH.

    20. List the signs & symptoms of Disseminated Intravascular Coagulation.

    21. Explain the treatments for disseminated intravascular coagulation.

    22. Understand the different stages of shock.

    23. Differentiate between different types of shock.

    24. Identify the different treatments used for the different types of shock.

    25. Describe the stages of the sepsis syndrome.

    26. Explain the treatment of septic shock.

    CCRN REVIEW PART 2

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    5/164

    Acute Renal Failure

    Electrolytes

    IV Fluid Therapy

    RenalAlterations

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    6/164

    AcuteRenalFailure WHAT DO THE KIDNEYS DO?

    Filter blood

    Regulates electrolytes

    Regulate blood pressure

    Renin-angiotensin system (RAS)

    Maintain acid/base balance

    Removes wastes, detoxifies blood

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    7/164

    AcuteRenalFailure WHAT ELSE DO THE KIDNEYS DO?

    Stimulate RBC production

    Make erythopoietin

    Make corticosteroids

    Regulate kidney function

    Increase calcium absorption

    Convert Vitamin D to its active formCalcitriol

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    8/164

    TheKidney

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    9/164

    TheNephron

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    10/164

    Glomerulus Network of capillaries

    Bowmanscapsule Membrane that surrounds

    the glomerulus

    Renal Tubules Travel from cortex to

    medulla and back to cortex

    Collecting duct Within the medulla

    TheNephron

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    11/164

    TheKidney

    The Renal Cortex Contains Bowman's Capsules

    Glomerulus Proximal Tubules

    Distal Convoluted Tubules

    The Renal Medulla Contains

    The Pyramids Loop of Henle

    Collecting Duct

    Blood Vessels

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    12/164

    Lies within Cortex

    Controls the activity of

    the nephron

    Plays major role in therenin-angiontension-

    aldosterone system

    The Juxtaglomerular Apparatus

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    13/164

    UrineFormation

    http://en.wikibooks.org/wiki/Image:Anatomy_and_physiology_of_animals_Summary_of_the_processes_involved_in_the_formation_of_urine.jpg
  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    14/164

    AcuteRenalFailure DEFINITIONS

    Sudden interruption of kidney function resulting

    from obstruction, reduced circulation, or diseaseof the renal tissue

    Rapid deterioration of renal function

    increase of creatinine of >0.5 mg/dl in

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    15/164

    AcuteRenalFailure TERMINOLOGY

    Anuria: No UOP (or

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    16/164

    AcuteRenalFailure PERSONS AT RISK

    Major surgery

    Major trauma

    Receiving nephrotoxic medications

    Hypovolemia > 40 minutes

    Elderly

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    17/164

    SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Azotemia

    Hyperkalemia Electrolyte Disturbances

    K+ phosphateNa+ calciumCr BUN

    Metabolic acidosis

    Nausea/Vomiting

    Oliguria - anuria

    HTN Hypovolemia

    Pulmonary edema

    Ascites

    Metabolic acidosis

    Asterixis

    Encephalopathy

    AcuteRenalFailure

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    18/164

    AcuteRenalFailure COMPLICATIONS

    Results in retention of toxins, fluids, and endproducts of metabolism

    May be reversible with medical treatment

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    19/164

    DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

    H&P

    BUN, creatinine, sodium, potassium, pH,bicarb, Hgb and Hct

    Urine studies

    US of kidneys

    24 hour urine for protein and creatinine

    Urine eosinophils

    AcuteRenalFailure

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    20/164

    OTHER DIAGNOSTIC TESTS

    Albumin, glucose, prealbumin

    KUB

    Abd and Renal CT/MRI

    Retrograde pyloegram

    Renal biopsy Post-void residual or catheterization

    AcuteRenalFailure

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    21/164

    AcuteRenalFailure PHASES

    Onset 1-3 days with BUN and creatinine and

    possible decreased UOP Oliguric

    UOP < 400/day, BUN, Cr, P04, K, maylast up to 14 days

    Diuretic

    UOP to as much as 4000 mL/day but withoutwaste products, may begin to see improvement atend of this stage

    Recovery Things go back to normal or may remain

    insufficient and become chronic

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    22/164

    AcuteRenalFailure CAUSES

    Pre-renal (hypoperfusion)

    Renal (intrinsic)

    Post-renal (obstructive)

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    23/164

    AcuteRenalFailure SPECIFIC CAUSES

    Prerenal Hypovolemia, shock, blood loss, embolism,

    pooling of fluid due to ascites or burns,cardiovascular disorders, sepsis

    Intrarenal ATN, nephrotoxic agents, infections, ischemia

    acute tubular necrosis, acute nephritis, polycystic

    kidney disease

    Postrenal Stones, blood clots, BPH, urethral edema from

    invasive procedures, renal calculi

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    24/164

    Pre-Renal or Intra-Renal?

    Pre-renal Intra-renal

    BUN/Cr > 20 < 20

    Urine Na(mEq/L)

    < 20 > 40

    Urine

    Specific Gravity

    High Low

    BUN/CR Ratio > 20:1 < 10-15:1

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    25/164

    TREATMENT Make/consider the diagnosis

    Treat life threatening conditions Identify the cause if possible

    Hypovolemia

    Toxic agents (drugs, myoglobin)

    Obstruction

    Treat reversible elements Hydrate

    Remove drug

    Relieve obstruction

    AcuteRenalFailure

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    26/164

    NURSING CARE Fluid and dietary restrictions

    Protein, potassium & phosphate restriction Maintain electrolytes

    D/C or reduce causative agent

    Adjust medication doses

    May need dialysis to jump start renal function

    May need to stimulate production of urine withIV fluids, Dopamine, diuretics, etc.

    AcuteRenalFailure

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    27/164

    DIALYSIS

    Hemodialysis

    Peritoneal Dialysis

    Continuous Renal Replacement Therapy (CRRT)

    AcuteRenalFailure

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    28/164

    TREATMENT

    Strict I&O

    Daily weights

    Watch for heart failure

    Monitor lab results

    Watch for hyperkalemia

    Watch forhyper/hypoglycemia

    Maintain nutrition

    Mouth care

    Monitor skin

    S & S of Hyperkalemia: Malaise, anorexia,parenthesia, muscle weakness, EKG changes

    Chronic RenalFailure

    S & S

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    29/164

    BREAK

    CCRN REVIEW PART 2

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    30/164

    ElectrolyteDisturbances

    Na+

    Ca++

    Cl-

    Mg+

    K+

    PO4

    NH3

    Cu

    HCO3-

    NaCl

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    31/164

    Dominant intracellular electrolyte

    Primary buffer in the cell

    K+

    Potassium (K+)

    Normal serum K+ level: 3.5-5.5 mEq/L

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    32/164

    INVOLVED IN Muscle contraction

    Nerve impulses Cell membrane function

    Attracting water into the ICF

    Imbalances interfere with neuromuscular function

    and may cause cardiac rhythm disturbances

    Potassium (K+)

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    33/164

    Hyperkalemia

    SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

    Weakness, malaise, lethargy

    Anorexia

    Muscle cramps

    Paresthesias

    Dysrhythmias

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    34/164

    K > 5.5 -6

    Tall, peaked Ts

    Wide QRS

    Prolong PR

    Diminished P

    Prolonged QT QRS-T wave

    merge = sine wave

    Hyperkalemia

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    35/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    36/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    37/164

    TREATMENT Calcium Gluconate (carbonate)

    Calcium Chloride Sodium Bicarbonate

    Insulin/glucose

    Kayexalate

    Lasix

    Albuterol

    Hemodialysis

    Hyperkalemia

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    38/164

    SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Malaise

    Skeletal muscle weakness

    Decreased reflexes

    Hypotension

    Vomiting

    Excessive thirst

    Cardiac arrhythmias and cardiac arrest

    Flattened T wave

    U wave

    Hypokalemia

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    39/164

    Hypokalemia

    CAUSES

    Reduced dietary intake

    Poor absorption by the body

    Vomiting and/or diarrhea

    Renal disease

    Medications (typically diuretics)

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    40/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    41/164

    SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Cold, clammy, pale skin

    Nervousness

    Shakiness, lack of coordination, staggering gait Irritability, hostility, and strange behavior

    Difficulty concentrating

    Fatigue

    Excessive hunger

    Headache

    Blurred vision and dizziness

    Abdominal pain or nausea

    Fainting and unconsciousness

    Hypoglycemia

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    42/164

    SIGNS & SYMPTOMSCardiovascular Signs

    Palpitations

    Tachycardia

    Anxiety

    Irritability

    Diaphoresis

    Pale, cool skin

    Tachypnea

    Neurological Signs

    Agitation

    Confusion

    Slurred Speech

    Staggering Gait

    Paraplegia

    Seizures

    Coma

    Acute Hypoglycemia

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    43/164

    SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Thirst

    Polyuria Dehydration

    Nausea, vomiting

    DKA

    HNNK

    Hyperglycemia

    Normal serum Glu level: 70 - 110 mg/dL

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    44/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    45/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    46/164

    SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

    Excess sodium in the blood

    Hypertension

    Muscle twitching

    Mental confusion

    Coma

    Hypernatremia

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    47/164

    Activates many enzymes

    50% is insoluble in bone

    45% is intracellular

    5% is extracellular

    Mg+

    Magnesium (Mg+)

    Normal serum Mg+ level: 1.5 - 2.5 mg/dL

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    48/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    49/164

    CAUSES

    Alcoholism

    Malabsorption

    Starvation

    Diarrhea

    Diuresis

    Hypomagnesemia

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    50/164

    SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Peaked T wave

    Bradycardia

    CNS Depression

    Areflexia

    Sedation

    Respiratory paralysis

    Hypermagnesemia

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    51/164

    CAUSES

    Not common

    Occurs with chronic renal insufficiency

    Treatment is hemodialysis

    Hypermagnesemia

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    52/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    53/164

    INVOLVED IN Blood clotting

    Nerve impulse

    Muscle contraction

    Ca++

    Calcium (Ca++)

    Excreted through urine, feces, and perspiration

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    54/164

    SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Tetany(cramps/convulsions in wrists and ankles)

    Weak heart muscle Increased clotting time

    Prolonged QT interval

    May lead to Torsade de Pointes

    Abnormal behavior Chvostek's sign (facial twitching)

    TrousseausSign (carpopedal spasm)

    Paresthesia

    Hypocalcemia

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    55/164

    CAUSES

    Renal insufficiency

    Decreased intake or malabsorption of Calcium

    Deficiency in or inability to activate Vitamin D

    Hypocalcemia

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    56/164

    SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Kidney stones

    Bone pain

    Hypotonicity of muscles(decreased tone)

    Altered mental status

    Cardiac arrhythmias

    Shortened QT interval

    Hypercalcemia

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    57/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    58/164

    INVOLVED IN

    Energy metabolism

    Genetic coding

    Cell function

    Bone formation

    PO4

    Phosphorus (P, PO4)

    Normal serum PO4 level: 2.5-4.5 mg/dL

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    59/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    60/164

    CAUSES Severe infections

    Kidney failure

    Thyroid failure

    Parathyroid Failure

    Often associated with hypercalcemia orhypomagnesemia or too much Vitamin D

    Cell destruction - from chemotherapy, when thetumor cells die at a fast rate

    Can cause tumor lysis syndrome

    Hypophosphatemia

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    61/164

    SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

    Elevated blood phosphate level

    There are no symptoms of hyperphosphatemia

    Hyperphosphatemia

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    62/164

    TREATMENT

    Calcium Carbonate tablets

    Aluminum hydroxide

    Can cause aluminum toxicity

    Hyperphosphatemia

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    63/164

    IV Fluid Therapy

    OSMOLALITY

    Concentration of a solution

    Concentration of solutes per kilogram

    The higher the osmolality the greater

    its pulling power for water

    Normal serum osmolality is 275 to 295mOsm/L

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    64/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    65/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    66/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    67/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    68/164

    Isotonicsame osmolality as serum

    Hypotoniclower osmolality than serum

    Hypertonichigher osmolality than serum

    IV Fluid Therapy

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    69/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    70/164

    IV Solutions

    D5W Hypotonic in the body

    Hypotonic

    Solutions

    Used for cellular dehydration

    Not used with head injuries

    Isotonic

    SolutionsHydrates extracellular compartment

    Hypertonic

    SolutionsPulls fluid into vascular space

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    71/164

    IV Solutions

    D5W

    D10W

    D50W

    NSNS

    D51/2 NS

    D5NS

    D5W Hypotonic in the body

    Isotonic

    Hypertonic

    Hypertonic

    HypotonicIsotonic

    Hypertonic

    Hypertonic

    Hypertonic

    Isotonic

    Hypertonic

    HypertonicHypertonic

    Hypertonic

    Hypertonic

    3% NaCl

    LR

    D5LR

    AlbuminDextran

    Hetastarch

    PRBCs

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    72/164

    Daily Fluid Balance

    Intake:

    1-1.5 L

    Insensible Loss

    - Lungs 0.3 L

    - Sweat 0.1 L

    Urine: 1.0 to 1.5 L

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    73/164

    Intracellular

    (2/3)

    Extracellular

    (1/3)

    Solids 40% of Wt

    H2O H2O

    Na

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    74/164

    Intra-

    vascular

    (1/4)

    E.C.F.

    COMPARTMENTS

    Interstitial (3/4)

    H2O H2O

    NaNa

    Colloids

    & RBCs

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    75/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    76/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    77/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    78/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    79/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    80/164

    1 liter 5% Dextrose

    Total body water

    ECF=1/3 = 300ml ICF=2/3 = 700ml

    Intravascular

    =1/4 of ECF~75ml

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    81/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    82/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    83/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    84/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    85/164

    CerebralSpinalFluid

    The serum-like fluid that circulates through the ventricles of the

    brain, the cavity of the spinal cord, and the subarachnoid space

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    86/164

    Spinal Cord Nerve Tracts

    Ascending

    Sensory

    Tract

    Descending

    Motor Tract

    (Corticospinal Tract)

    (Spinothalmic Tract)

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    87/164

    Brown-Squard syndrome

    Incomplete

    Spinal Cord

    Injury

    (Hemi-section)

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    88/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    89/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    90/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    91/164

    Intracranial Aneurysms

    Usually occur at bifurcations and branches of the

    large arteries located in the Circle of Willis

    The most common sites include the:

    Anterior Communicating artery (30 - 35%)

    Bifurcation of the Internal Carotid and Posterior

    Communicating artery (30 - 35%)

    Bifurcation of Middle cerebral (20%) Basilar artery bifurcation (5%)

    Remaining posterior circulation arteries (5%)

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    92/164

    Types of Aneurysms

    Saccular aneurysm

    Occurs at bifurcations

    Fusiform aneurysm

    Often in basilar artery

    Dissecting aneurysm

    Ruptured aneurysm

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    93/164

    Brain Circulation

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    94/164

    Arterial Circulation in the Brain

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    95/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    96/164

    SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Usually asymptomatic until rupture

    Cranial Nerve Palsy

    Dilated Pupils Double Vision

    Pain Above and Behind Eye

    Localized Headache

    Warning signs prior rupture

    Localized Headache Nausea & Vomiting

    Stiff Neck

    Blurred or Double Vision

    Sensitivity to Light (photophobia)

    Loss of Sensation

    Intracranial Aneurysms

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    97/164

    Treatment of Brain Aneurysms

    Surgery

    Craniotomy and clipping

    Endovascular coiling

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    98/164

    Aneurysm Post-Op Risks

    Rebleeding Most frequently within the first 24 hours

    Up to 20% of patients rebleed within 14 days

    Main preventative measure is control of blood pressure(preferably beta blockers)

    Vasospasm Usually occurs before 3 days or after 10 days (post bleed)

    May require hypervolemic therapy

    Hydrocephalus Hyponatremia

    Fluids / Electrolytes

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    99/164

    Arterio-Venous Malformation

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    100/164

    The arteries and veins have a direct connection,

    bypassing the capillary network

    Presents with ongoing headaches, seizures,

    hemorrhage, or progressive neurological

    dysfunction

    Arterio-Venous Malformation

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    101/164

    Arterio-Venous Malformation

    SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Seizures

    Headaches

    Whooshing" Sound (Bruit)

    Other Signs

    Subtle behavioral changes

    Communication or thinking disturbances

    Loss of coordination and balance

    Paralysis or weakness in one part of the body

    Visual disturbances

    Abnormal sensations

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    102/164

    Arterio-Venous Malformation

    COMPLICATIONS

    Hemorrhage(into surrounding tissue)

    Ischemia

    Seizures

    Brain Cell Death

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    103/164

    Arterio-Venous Malformation

    DIAGNOSIS

    MRI (including MR Angiography) as well as CT

    Angiography help identify AVMs

    Cerebral Angiographyis a prerequisite to

    treatment

    To identify the precise anatomy and configuration

    of both the lesion and the feeding and drainingvessels

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    104/164

    Arterio-Venous Malformation

    TREATMENT

    Surgery

    Usually delayed

    Open ligation and/or resection of the AVM

    Radiosurgery

    Embolization

    Usually as adjunct to surgery

    Observation

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    105/164

    Arterio-Venous Malformation

    RADIOSURGERY

    Believed to "work" by initiating an "inflammatory"

    response in the pathological blood vesselsultimately resulting in their progressive narrowing

    and ultimate closure

    The risk for hemorrhage is not reduced during this

    lag time

    There is the added risk of radiation necrosis of

    adjacent healthy brain tissue or brain cyst formation

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    106/164

    Brain Radiosurgery

    ADVANTAGES

    Noninvasive

    Can access all anatomic locations of the brain

    DISADVANTAGES

    Can only treat smaller lesions

    (

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    107/164

    AVM Post-Op Risks

    Perfusion-breakthrough bleeding

    Endovascular occlusion

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    108/164

    Sudden onset of the worst headache of my life

    IntracranialHemorrhage

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    109/164

    IntracranialHemorrhage

    Epidural

    Subdural

    Subarachnoid

    Intraparencymal

    Intraventricular

    Cerebellar

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    110/164

    ICH is a dynamic, not a static process

    Hemorrhage volume can increase over time

    CT scan is the most important diagnostic tool

    Managing blood pressure is extremely important

    Must aggressively manage fever and seizures

    Consider hyperventilation and paralytics in setting

    of increased ICP and deterioration

    IntracranialHemorrhage

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    111/164

    Treatment of ICH

    KEY CONCEPTS

    1) Intracranial Pressure

    Elevated when ICP >20 mm Hg

    2) Cerebral Perfusion Pressure

    CPP = MAP - ICP

    Must maintain CPP > 70 mm Hg Example: MAP = 100, ICP = 20

    CPP = 80 mmHg

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    112/164

    Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)

    DEFINITION When a blood vessel just outside the brain ruptures, the

    area of the skull surrounding the brain (the subarachnoid

    space) rapidly fills with blood

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    113/164

    Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)

    SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

    Sudden, intense headache

    Neck pain

    Nausea or vomiting

    Neck stiffness

    Photophobia

    Sudden onset of the worst headache of my life

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    114/164

    Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (SAH)

    SAH may be spontaneous or traumatic

    Spontaneous SAH causes

    Cerebral aneurysms

    AV malformations

    Trauma

    Uncommon causes

    Neoplasms, venous angiomas, infections

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    115/164

    Warning bleeds are relatively common

    Sentinel headache 30-50%

    Early diagnosis prior to rupture will improve outcomes

    50% of patients die within 48 hours irrespective of

    therapy

    Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    116/164

    Often accompanied by a period of unconsciousness

    (50% never wake up)

    Common signs include neck stiffness, photophobia,

    headache

    20% have ECG evidence of myocardial ischemia

    Subarachnoid Hemorrhage

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    117/164

    Complications of SAH

    Hydrocephalusmay develop within the first 24hours because of obstruction of CSF outflow in theventricular system by clotted blood

    Rebleedingof SAH occurs in 20% of patients in thefirst 2 weeks. Peak incidence of rebleeding occurs the dayafter SAH and may be from lysis of the aneurysmal clot

    Vasospasmfrom arterial smooth muscle contraction(symptomatic in 36% of patients)

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    118/164

    Re-bleeding After SAH

    Re-bleeding occurs most frequently within the first 24 hrs

    Up to 20% of patients rebleed within 14 days

    The main preventative measure is to control the bloodpressurepreferably beta blockers

    Early clipping of the aneurysm allows hypertensive andhypervolemic therapy to prevent vasospasm

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    119/164

    Vasospasm After SAH

    Worst time is day 7 to day 10 (most frequent time forvasospasms)

    Diagnosed by neurologic exam, transcranial doppler andangiography

    May use calcium channel blockers

    Reduces vasospasm, neurological deficit, cerebral infarction

    and mortality

    May use some antispasmodics

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    120/164

    Vasospasm & HHH Therapy

    Hemodilution

    Hct 30-35%

    Hypertension

    Phenylephrine / Norepinephrine

    BP titration to CPP/exam

    Hypervolemia Colloids/crystalloids

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    121/164

    Other Vasospasm Therapy

    Angioplasty

    BP management during procedure

    Reperfusion issues

    Timing

    Papaverine Infusion

    Side effects

    Repeated trips

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    122/164

    Neurologic deficitsfrom cerebral ischemia, peaks at days 4-12

    Hypothalamic dysfunctioncauses excessive sympathetic

    stimulation, which may lead to myocardial ischemia or labile BP

    Hyponatremiamay result from cerebral salt wasting / SIADH

    Nosocomial pneumoniaand other such complications

    Pulmonary edemaneurogenic & non-neurogenic

    Other Complications of SAH

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    123/164

    1) Identify and treat the causative lesion

    Thus preventing re-bleeding

    2) Treat hydrocephalus

    3)

    Treating and prevent vasospasm

    Treatment of SAH

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    124/164

    Maintain systolic BP >130mmHg

    Use vasopressors if necessary to maintain CPPand reduce ischemic complications from vasospasm

    Generally avoid vasodilators (except calcium

    channel blockers)

    Treatment of SAH

    CCRN REVIEW PART 2

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    125/164

    BREAK

    CCRN REVIEW PART 2

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    126/164

    Stroke

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    127/164

    Stroke

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    128/164

    RISK FACTORS TIA

    CAD

    High Blood Pressure High Cholesterol

    Smoking

    Heart Disease

    Diabetes

    Excessive alcohol

    Family History

    Age

    Sex

    Race

    Obesity

    Annual risk of stroke: Increases with age

    Stroke

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    129/164

    Computed Tomography (CT)

    Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)

    Cerebral Angiography: identify responsible vessel

    Carotid Ultrasound: carotid artery stenosis

    Echocardiogram: identify blood clot from heart

    Electrocardiogram (ECG): underlying heart conditions

    Heart monitors, blood work and more tests!!

    Stroke Tests

    a

    es.ht

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    130/164

    CT MRI

    p://www.strokecente

    r.org/education/ais_

    ct_tool/ct04/

    ct04-fr

    http://www.strokecenter.org/education/ais_ct_tool/index.htm

    T t t f I h i CVA

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    131/164

    Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) can be givenwithin three hours from the onset of symptoms

    Heparin

    Intra-arterial thrombolysis

    Hemicraniectomy

    In addition to being used to treat strokes, thefollowing can also be used as preventative measures

    Anticoagulants/Antiplatelets

    Carotid Endarterectomy

    Angioplasty/Stents

    Treatment of Ischemic CVA

    T t t f H h i CVA

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    132/164

    Surgery is often required to remove pooled blood

    from the brain and to repair damaged blood vessels

    Prevention:

    An obstruction is introduced to prevent rupture and

    bleeding of aneurysms and AVMs

    Surgical Intervention

    Endovascular Procedures

    Treatment of Hemorrhagic CVA

    P ti f CVA

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    133/164

    Control high Blood Pressure

    Lower cholesterol

    Quit smoking Control diabetes

    Maintain healthy weight

    Exercise

    Manage stress

    Eat a healthy diet

    Prevention of CVA

    CCRN REVIEW PART 2

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    134/164

    BREAK

    CCRN REVIEW PART 2

    Metabolic Alterations

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    135/164

    DKA & HHNK

    DI & SIADH

    DIC

    Shock States

    Sepsis

    MetabolicAlterations

    Diabetic Ketoacidosis

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    136/164

    Diabetic Ketoacidosis

    What is DKA?

    Diabetic Ketoacidosis

    A life-threatening complication seen with

    Diabetes Mellitus Type 1

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    137/164

    HHNK

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    138/164

    HHNK

    What is HHNK?

    Hyperglycemic Hyperosmolar Nonketonic Coma

    A life threatening complication seen with

    Diabetes Mellitus Type 2

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    139/164

    DKA vs HHNK

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    140/164

    DKA vs HHNK

    DKA

    Faster Onset

    Glucose 300-800

    Acidosis

    Fruity Breath

    Kussmaul Respirations

    HHNK

    Slower Onset

    Glucose 600-2000

    No Acidosis

    Normal Breath

    Shallow Respirations

    Treatment of DKA & HHNK

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    141/164

    Treatment of DKA & HHNK

    Reverse Dehydration

    NS, then NS

    Restore Glucose Levels

    D5 NS When Glu 250

    Restore Electrolytes

    Diabetes Insipitus

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    142/164

    Diabetes Insipitus

    What is Diabetes Insipitus?

    A Condition resulting from too little ADH

    Why is it called Diabetes Insipitus?

    The term Diabetes refers to polyuria

    Diabetes Insipitus

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    143/164

    Diabetes Insipitus

    SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

    Polyuria

    Severe Hypovolemia

    Severe Dehydration

    Elevated Serum Osmolality

    Elevated Serum Sodium

    Shock

    Diabetes Insipitus

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    144/164

    Diabetes Insipitus

    CAUSES

    Decreased ADH

    Neurological Surgery

    Head Trauma

    Dilantin or Lithium

    Diabetes Insipitus

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    145/164

    Diabetes Insipitus

    TREATMENT

    Fluid Resuscitation

    ADH Replacement

    Vasopressin, Pitressin, DDAVP

    Treat The Cause

    SIADH

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    146/164

    SIADH

    What is SIADH?

    Syndrome of Inappropriate ADH

    Too much ADH

    SIADH

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    147/164

    SIADH

    SIGNS & SYMPTOMS Hyponatremia

    Low Serum Sodium

    Serum NA < 135

    Low Serum Osmolality

    High Urine Osmolality

    Elevated Specific Gravity

    Urine specific gravity> 1.030

    Elevated Urine Osmolality

    Elevated ADH Level

    Weight Gain Without Edema

    Elevated CVP, PAP, PAWP

    Hypertension

    Concentrated And UOP

    Headache

    Altered LOC

    Seizures

    SIADH

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    148/164

    CAUSES

    Head Trauma

    Oat Cell Carcinoma

    Other Cancers

    Viral Pneumonia

    SIADH

    Medications

    Stress

    Mechanical Ventilation

    SIADH

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    149/164

    TREATMENT Monitor Fluid Balance, Monitor I & O

    Restrict Fluids Replace Na+ loss when necessary

    May Give 3% (Hypertonic) Saline

    May Give Dilantin or Lithium

    May require PA Catheter For Monitoring

    May Give Diuretics

    SIADH

    DI vs SIADH

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    150/164

    DI vs SIADH

    DI

    Too Little ADH

    Dehydration

    High Serum Sodium

    High Serum Osmolality

    Low Urine Osmolality

    SIADH

    Too Much ADH

    Water Intoxication

    Low Serum Sodium

    Low Serum Osmolality

    High Urine Osmolality

    DI vs SIADH Treatment

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    151/164

    DI vs SIADH Treatment

    DI

    Lots of Fluids

    Hold Dilantin

    Hold Lithium

    Give ADH

    SIADH

    Fluid Restriction

    May Give Dilantin

    May Give Lithium

    3% Saline

    DIC

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    152/164

    DIC

    What is DIC?

    Disseminate Intravascular Coagulation

    A clotting disorder that ultimately causes

    bleeding

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    153/164

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    154/164

    DIC

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    155/164

    SIGNS & SYMPTOMS

    Bleeding

    Thrombosis

    Organ Failure

    DIC

    DIC

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    156/164

    DIC

    DIC

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    157/164

    CAUSES Massive Tissue Injuries

    Obstetric Emergencies

    Septicemia

    Cancers

    Vascular Disorders

    Systemic Disorders

    Many More Causes

    DIC

    DIC Lab Results

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    158/164

    CLOTTING FACTORS DEPLETED

    Platelets

    Fibrinogen Protein Activated C

    Antithrombin

    DIC Lab Results

    CLOTTING TESTS ELEVATED

    PT

    aPTT

    Fibrin degradation products (D-dimer)

    DIC

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    159/164

    TREATMENT

    Treat the Cause

    Replace Clotting Factors

    Anticoagulation Therapy (Heparin)

    DIC

    CCRN REVIEW

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    160/164

    THE END

    PART 2

    CCRN REVIEW

    CCRN REVIEW PART 2

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    161/164

    THANK YOU!

    CC

    CCRNREVIEW

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    162/164

    GOOD LUCK!

    References

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    163/164

    References

    American Stroke Association. (2007). Acute and PreventativeTreatments. Retrieved March 4, 2007 fromhttp://www.strokeassociation.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=2532.

    Block, C., and Manning, H. (2002). Prevention of acute renal failure inthe critically ill. American Journal of Respiratory and Critical CareMedicine; (165)320-324.

    Brenner, B. M., and Rector, F.C. (2000). The kidney (6th ed), Vol I.Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company; (1)399-416.

    Brettler S. (2005). Endovascular coiling for cerebral aneurysms. AACNClinical Issues; (16)515-525.

    Britz, G. W. (2005). ISAT trial: Coiling or clipping for intracranialaneurysms? Lancet; (366)783-785.

    Campbell, D. (2003). How acute renal failure puts the breaks on kidneyfunction. Nursing 2003; (33)59-63.

  • 7/27/2019 CCRNPart2

    164/164