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You are working in the Intensive Care Unit and caring for Kevin Mauve.Kevin Mauve is 28 year old male. He was stabbed in the chest yesterday evening. Kevin suffered a cardiac arrest on scene, but was resuscitated successfully by a paramedic crew. On arrival in ED – he was taken care of by the trauma team. The injuries found were:Penetrating stab wound to left side chest – mid clavicular line 4th intercostal spaceHaemothorax left sideUltrasound found bleeding in pericardium – cardiac tamponade foundPatient historyTreatment in ED:Left sided intercostal underwater seal chest drain sitedPatient given rapid sequence sedation using Fentanyl, Rocuronium and MidazolamIntubated with size 7.5 endotracheal tube1 litre of Compound Sodium Lactate administered IV2 units of O negative blood administeredTransferred to OR for emergency surgeryOperating Theatre:Emergency Thoracostomy performedTear to pleura left lung – repairedPenetrating wound to pericardium left ventricle Myocardium intact – repairedAdmitted to Intensive care 4 hours ago PAST MEDICAL HISTORY:Appendicectomy – 10 years agoSeasonal asthmaHayfeverALLERGIES – NKASOCIAL HISTORY:Lives with girlfriend in Rockingham. Employed as apprentice electrician. Parents unaware of admission???????Pathophysiology and nursing care (min 250 words)With reference to recent evidence discuss the following issues that relate to patient in this case:Discuss in your own words the pathohysiology of a hypovolaemic shock. Your answer should:demonstrate your knowledge of how normal physiology is alteredoutline how vital signs might be altered and why they would be altered. How might the problem be found during a primary surveydescribe the difference between a hypovolaemic shock and cardiogenic shockprovide a discussion of immediate management of hypovolaemic shock in the Emergency DepartmentPharmacodynamics (min 250 words)Kevin was administered three drugs when he was intubated in a technique known as Rapid Sequence Induction. With reference to the pharmacodynamics of each of the drugs used for this intervention in this case study, explain why each drug was used and why it was necessary to administer all three drugs. In your answer you should discuss current evidence surrounding the intervention and issues all nurses dealing with this intervention should be aware of. Pharmacokinetics (min 250 words)The effect of drugs on the body is significantly affected by pharmacokinetics (what the body does to the drug). This includes absorption, distribution, metabolisation and excretion. Please explain the how Kevin’s condition might affect the pharmacokinetics of two of the drugs used in this case. Would the clinical team have faced any difficulties in administering the drugs?You should discuss complications or adverse effects the drugs might cause.Please refer to current evidence in your discussion. Ethico-legal aspects of nursing (min 250 words)The Police attend the area you are working in and demand details of Kevin’s condition and want a sample of blood to be taken as they believe he may have been involved in a crime.With reference to Australian law and the Registered Nurse Code of Conduct and Standards for Practice discuss what ethical legal issues this request raises for the Registered Nurse. Health Science Science Nursing NURSING NUR357 Share QuestionEmailCopy link Comments (0)