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DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS - Coggle Diagram
DEEP VEIN THROMBOSIS
RISK FACTORS/ CAUSES
pregnancy
prolonged bed rest
injury or surgery
overweight or obese
inherited a blood-clothing disorder
smoking
birth control pills
cancer
inflammatory bowel disease
heart failure
CLINICAL MANIFESTATIONS
red or discoloured skin
a feeling of warmth in the affected leg
sweling of the leg
enlarged veins
leg pain
HEALTH EDUCATION
to pay attention and report if there is any excessive bleeding
encourage mobility or movement
educate the patient to take blood thinners as directed
if available to advice to wear compression stockings
the patient be adviced to check with doctor regulary
DIET
more fruits and vegetables
whole grains
avoid sugary and processed foods
low- fat protein sources
limitation of unhealthy fats and sodium
PREVENTION
make lifestyle changes
exercise regulary
patient to avoid sitting still
regular clinical checkups
to plan surgery after-care
PATHOPHYSIOLOGY
leading to endotthelial injury
causing hpercoagulation
impaired venous return
resulting in blood clotting in deep veins
DIAGNOSTIC TESTS
bloodtest
venography
ultrasound
CT or MRI scans
MANAGEMENT
inferior vena cava filters
clot busters
compression stockings
blood thinners
DEFINITION
A blood clot formation
in one of the deep veins
usually in the leg
NURSING MANAGEMENT
NURSING DIAGNOSIS
ineffective peripheral tissue perfusion
impaired gas exchange
acute pain
risk for bleeding
EVALUATION
patient to have adequate ventilation and oxygenation
the patients condition not to complicate
the patient to display absence of respiratory distress
NURSING INTERVENTION
provide patient with warm compresses to help reduce sweliing
keep the legs of the patient elevated to maintain venous return
encourage bed rest to prevent clot dislodgment
monitor patients vital signs 4-6 hrly to detect abnormalities
range of motion exercises for the unaffected leg
PHARMACOLOGY THERAPY
thrombolytics
bloodthinners
COMPLICATIONS
postphlebitic syndrome
leg pain
skin discoloration
persistent swelling of legs
skin sores
pulmonary embolism
feeling lightheaded
chest pain or discomfort
rapid pulse
sudden shortness of breath
coughing up blood
references
www.mayoclinic march 8 2018
www.webmd.com 24 august 2020