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What is the purpose of placing a central venous catheter in a postoperative cardiac patient?
To measure central venous pressure
In postoperative cardiac patients, what does PAC help with?
Managing pulmonary hypertension
Why are urinary catheters essential in postoperative cardiac patients?
To monitor urine output
What is the purpose of monitoring potassium and glucose levels in postoperative cardiac patients?
For routine blood investigations
Why is chest radiograph done in the postoperative period for cardiac patients?
To exclude pneumothorax or hemothorax
What should be monitored and documented regarding chest tubes in postoperative cardiac patients?
Anchoring level
Learn about the standard monitoring techniques for postoperative cardiac patients, including ECG monitoring for ischemia or arrhythmias, pulse oximetry, invasive arterial blood pressure monitoring, chest radiograph, and central venous catheter placement. Get familiar with the importance of monitoring techniques for these patients.
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