Open Question: Can an allergy of heparin cause brain swelling?
My mom has been given heparin for days after a triple bypass. She recently found out she is allergic to the drug. She was taken off her sedation medicine (propofol) 2.5 days ago. She is completely unresponsive. The nurse said she could have brain swelling, but she wasnt stable enough for a CT scan. She has been on a ventilator, dialysis, heparin, insulin, propofol, and lots of meds to keep her blood pressure up. Why do you think her brain would swell? Any professional rsponses would be very appreciated. I also have 2 questions under “heart diseases”. Thank you very much.
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 20:37:48 GMT
Open Question: Case Study, GAF 60? Treatment?
The patient sleeps a lot, has great difficulty getting out of bed in the morning, and generally does not want to do anything. He’s stopped seeing friends whom he used to see often, and declines all invitations to do things socially. His most common response is ?I just don?t feel like it.? He looks sad all the time and does not seem to take pleasure in everyday activities. This has been going on for the past two months.
The patient has a 3 year-old son with a heart murmur and his wife is in her 2nd trimester of pregnancy. His GAF is 60.
What examples challenge this to irrational thinking?
Please help and thanks for your input!
Sat, 19 Jul 2008 18:38:42 GMT
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