STRESS AND CHEST PAIN

Updated 8/26
 Dear nurses,

Hope your week is going well. How many are
aware that chest pain may be brought on by stress?
Above are 2 examples of chest pain brought on by
stress. You may also watch a related video by clicking
on the link:
Here

            
Aortic rupture may occur as a result of trauma.
Shortness of breath, chest or upper back pain
are some of the symptoms.

Cardiac Tamponade may be caused by penetrating 
trauma such as a knife wound. Pericardiocentesis
is usually done to remove the blood in the pericardial
sac. Learn more, by clicking on the link below:
 The Circulatory System

 

 

WHAT IS THE AORTA? 

The aorta is the largest blood vessel in the body.
It is a very powerful artery and originates in the
heart. The aorta carries oxygenated blood.

It works its way through the chest and abdomen, 
then divides up to supply blood to the legs .

*The heart is a pump that pumps blood around the body.

Common causes of medication errors

 IV infiltration may cause damage to the skin and
surrounding tissue.Learn more about: IV