SOAP – Sickle Cell Crisis
Sickle Cell Crisis Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Vaso-occlusive crisis (VOC) involving the bones is the most consistent and characteristic feature of sickle cell […]
Month: December 2019
SOAP – Deep Vein Thrombosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) describes clot formation in the deep veins, most often in the lower […]
SOAP – Coagulopathies
Coagulopathies Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Strictly speaking, coagulopathy describes a condition that disturbs the blood’s ability to clot. For purposes of this […]
SOAP – Bleeding Diatheses
Bleeding Diatheses Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Bleeding disorders may occur as a result of abnormalities in platelet number or function, coagulation factors, fibrinolysis, […]
SOAP – Anemia
Anemia Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Anemia is characterized by a lower than normal number of red blood cells (RBCs) and/or level of […]
SOAP – Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Thoracic outlet syndrome (TOS) is a constellation of signs and symptoms that arise from compression of […]
SOAP – Peripheral Vascular Disease
Peripheral Vascular Disease Definition A.Peripheral vascular disease (PVD) refers to diseases of the blood vessels located outside the heart and brain. B.Peripheral arterial disease […]
SOAP – Peripheral Artery Disease: Upper Extremity
Peripheral Artery Disease: Upper Extremity Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Upper extremity arterial disease is the obstruction of blood flow in the large and/or […]
SOAP – Peripheral Artery Disease: Lower Extremity
Peripheral Artery Disease: Lower Extremity Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Lower extremity peripheral artery disease (PAD) is the obstruction of blood flow in the […]
SOAP – Carotid Artery Disease
Carotid Artery Disease Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Practice Guidelines Definition A.Atherosclerosis (waxy substance) plaque builds up inside the carotid arteries and causes carotid artery disease. […]