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•HR <60 BPM
•Arises from the SA node
•don't treat sinus brady unless symptomatic
-dizziness, fatigue, hypotension, chest pain
-caused by decreased CO
*some athletes have very low HR but is normal for them and
does not require treatment
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Where do we care for patients that
1 2 sinus bradycardia
require high acuity care?
physical issues and stressors for the
3 explain end of life care 4
acutely ill patient
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Where do we care for an ICU, an intermediate-care unit (IMC), or a
patients that require high medical-surgical acute care unit
acuity care?
Characteristics of a level 1 comprehensive care for patients with a wide variety
ICU of conditions
comprehensive care for most patients, but not
Characteristics of a level
specific populations ex. neuro, cardiothoracic,
2 ICU
trauma
ability to provide initial stabilization for critically ill
Characteristics of a level
patients but are limited in their care for
3 ICU
comprehensive patients
physical issues and -pain
stressors for the acutely -lack of sleep: cluster your care
ill patient
-powerlessness & helpless ness: patients have no
autonomy, they are fed at certain times, we give
meds at certain times etc.
psychological issues and
-fear: of the unknown, stress of wondering what is
stressors for the acutely
going to happen next. Exacerbated by lack of sleep
ill patient
and control
-anxiety: reduce this by good communication and
involve them in care
-environmental: not in their own space
-noise
list some issues and -light
stressors for the acutely -sensory overload: too much stimuli
ill patient -sensory deprivation: not having their normal touch,
family interaction ex. covid patients in isolation
rooms