Swaraj Hospital & Research Institute, Bolangir

Caring for a Patient During and After a Generalized Seizure SWARAJ HOSPITAL & RESEARCH INSTITUTE BOLANGIR, ODISHA  •  PATIENT EDUCATION & NURSING CARE SERIES Clinical Care Guide Caring for a Patient During and After a Generalized Seizure A seizure is a sudden, uncontrolled electrical disturbance in the central nervous system. While a specific cause is not always identified, seizures can be triggered by electrolyte imbalances, alcohol withdrawal, brain infections, traumatic brain injury (TBI), or stroke . Prompt, calm, and systematic nursing care protects the patient and guides safe recovery. Equipment & Supplies Oxygen Pulse Oximeter IV Catheter Set ...

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  The differential diagnosis for dyspnea after gynecologic surgery includes atelectasis, pneumonia, and pulmonary thromboembolism (PTE).  Clinically significant atelectasis has a low incidence after gynecologic surgery. It usually results from shallow breathing due to postoperative pain and immobility. Incentive spirometry and early ambulation should be encouraged. Pneumonia should be considered in patients with dyspnea and clinical signs of infection including fever, leukocytosis, and purulent sputum.  Evaluation includes a chest radiograph to investigate for an infiltrate.  Management of pneumonia includes antibiotics. Acute PTE has various presentations depending on the size and location of the thrombus.  Despite perioperative prevention strategies based on risk stratification, thromboembolic events still occur, and dyspnea accompanied by tachycardia, hypoxia, pleuritic chest pain, hemoptysis, and/or cough are the most common symptoms. Hemodynami...