Percutaneous Interventions
Percutaneous Interventions
Percutaneous Interventions
Objectives
Differentiate various percutaneous coronary and peripheral interventions. Describe how to assess for and manage complications of percutaneous interventions. Discuss appropriate nursing interventions related to post-intervention care.
Cardiac Anatomy
Review
Cardiac Anatomy
Review
Exercise Stress Test Nuclear Scan ECG Echocardiogram Definitive test-Cardiac Cath Lab
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Cardiac Catheterization
Diagnostic procedure
PCI
POBA
Insertion of Balloon Inflated Balloon Plaque against vessel wall, patent
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Stent
Scaffolding placed into vessel Pressed into inner wall of artery Permanent Coating Drug-eluting
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Atherectomy
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Other PCIs
Brachytherapy
Radiation therapy Radiation source inside of or next to area needing treatment Inhibit cell growth in responsible for restenosis
Carotid Stents
Valvular Disease
Allergies Meds
Interventions
For Patient
Focused assessment (pulses, bruit) Baseline 12-lead EKG (cardiac procedures) Informed consent Pre-procedure verification Patient education
In the Lab
Where Do I Look?
Interventions
Bedrest HOB 45 or less Push oral fluids (avoid citrus) IV fluids I&O Resume medications Patient Education!
Post PCI 12-Lead EKG ProB, CBC, Cardiac Enzymes 4hrs and 12 hrs post Repeat ProB if creatinine is elevated
Distal pulses assessed prior to compression Sterile gloves should be applied Should hold two fingers above the puncture site and one finger on the top site prior to sheath/catheter removal Patient instructed to take a deep breath in & exhale slowly As the patient exhales sheath/catheter should be removed firm pressure should be applied
Keep head down in order to avoid strain on site Hold site if pt has to cough, sneeze, or laugh Keep affected leg straight & flat Call nurse if feel anything warm & wet-have pt hold pressure at site until help arrives HOB can be no greater than 30-45 degrees
Femostop
Composed of plastic arch, inflatable transparent dome, connection tubing, elastic belt, & hand held manometer Usually inflated 20 mmhg above systolic bp Over 10-15 minutes pressure is decreased 20 mmhg every 2 minutes until pressure released Pressure must be gradually released
Safeguard
Composed of latex free sterile dressing, & inflatable bulb Bulb provides constant pressure on puncture site Placed on pt once hemostasis is achieved Maximum inflation 50 ml of air Puncture site & distal pulses should be checked per hospital protocol
TR Band
Plastic bracelet w/ dual balloons used to compress radial artery Air injected via injection port to apply compression to radial artery Must be sure to keep air syringe- will need it to remove air Must assess circulation of affected hand Release of pressure-usually 2-4 hrs or as ordered by MD
Closure Devices
Angioseal-collagen plug inserted in artery, reabsorbed in body in 90 days Mynx- extravascular plug-dissipates in 30 days Perclose-suturing of artery Exoseal-Bioabsorbable plug Reduces bedrest dramatically Most patients can ambulate after 2 hrs
Complications
Bleeding
Bleeding
Manual pressure - 10 minutes (no peaking) Page CV tech Reapply dressing
GI bleeding Hematuria
Hematoma
Retroperitoneal Bleed
Vasovagal Syncope
Assessment
Interventions
Atropine 0.5mg 1mg IVP Fluid bolus (watch EF) Hold/discontinue nitrates Modified trendelenberg Check groin, H&H
Coronary Reocclusion or MI
Assessment
Chest pain assess PQRST Bruise pain? Elevated cardiac enzymes ST elevation
Interventions
Cardiac Tamponade
Assessment
Treatment
Contrast Nephrotoxicity
Creatinine levels peak 4-5 days after contrast, return to baseline approximately 5 days after peak. Can last up to 3 weeks
Other Complications
Infection Groin site pain Vessel occlusion Embolization
Discharge
Patient Education Diagnoses and Procedure type, location Medications Plavix every day!! Diet and exercise Smoking cessation Site care Signs of infection Bleeding When to call 911 Follow-up appointment Contact information
References
Apple, S. & Lindsay, Jr. , J. (2000). Principles and practices of interventional cardiology. Philadelphia: LWW. Cardiovascular care made incredibly easy (2nd ed.) (2009). Philadelphia: LWW. Morton, P.G. & Fontaine, D.K. (2009). Critical care nursing: A holistic approach (9th ed.). Philadelphia: LWW.