The nurse must determine whether neurovascular involvement is present when evaluating a patient with a fracture or ortho damage. This will involve evaluation of _____.
What is neurovascular assessment?
A neurovascular examination is a methodical procedure used by clinicians to evaluate peripheral nerve injury, reduced blood flow to the extremities, and neurovascular deterioration. Every time there is a possibility of impaired blood flow or nerve damage, medical professionals would conduct a neurovascular examination since neurovascular compromise can result in long-term harm (e.g., loss of a limb or even death).
Pain, Pallor, Polar, Pulses, Paralysis and Paresthesia are neurovascular involvements that must be assessed during evaluation of fracture/ortho injury.
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Venipuncture is a routine surgical puncture of a vein to withdraw blood for laboratory testing or for the administration of intravenous fluids or drugs. It is done as part of the observation for a wide range of medical conditions.
1. Types of information patients will be able to share with Bruce about their previous venipuncture experience are the complications caused by venipuncture. Examples are:
a. hematoma – most common
b. osteomyelitis
c. vein occlusion
d.. syncope.
e. hemoconcentration
f. petechiae
g. collapsed veins
Other serious complications include cellulitis, phlebitis, diaphoresis, and hypotension
2. If Bruce knows this information, he can better serve his patients by taking the necessary precautions.
For example, for patients who experienced Hematoma:
Bruce is aware not to push the needle too far into so as to prevent blood leaks causing a bruise to the patient again.
3. Yes, patients are a good source of information about their bodies and their reactions to past experiences.
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