HELPFUL INFORMATION ABOUT AN AORTIC ABDOMINAL ANEURYSM

 

Scenario: Mr. S is an elderly male who has a longstanding
history of hypertension. He suddenly develops throbbing 
pain in the abdomen. He notified his doctor and was admitted
to the hospital for tests. A CAT scan would reveal an 
Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm.

Surgical intervention for AAA was done emergently.
Following surgery, Mr.S was transferred to the ICU 
for a higher level of care. During his stay, his vital 
signs, neurological, cardiac and respiratory status 
would all be monitored.
Please click on the links for more learning:
Hemodynamic Monitoring
Info for the layperson

Scenario: Mr.S had a repair of an Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm done.
He will be cared for and closely monitored in the ICU.
Please click on the link below, for more information.
Mr. S in the ICU.
  
What is an aneurysm?

An aneurysm is a ballooning or bulging in a blood vessel.
Aneurysms may occur in the brain or the abdomen (the aorta).
 
They may or may not rupture. Symptoms vary depending on
the location and severity. Rupture of an aneurysm, may cause
a patient to go into shock.

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