Stages of Death in the Elderly,
ugg boots ukWhat are the physical symptoms of the final stages of death in the elderly? I know it is called mottling/modeling(?), but cannot remember what the stages are.Basically as the body shuts down the circulatory system fails. The first signs you'll notice are the extremeties (circulation decreases to the areas furthest from the heart). Usually we watch the feet as they're typically the first things you'll notice a change in.The feet will become cool to the touch with deacreased Capillery Refill. The feet will be pale and turn a marbled blue color (mottled). You will see this mottle effect creep up the legs to the kees,
ugg on sale, and the areas will be cool to the touch. This progression can happen slowly over a few days,
ugg uk, or it can advance quickly it depends on what the patient is dying from and how quickly their system is shutting down.Usually by the time the poor circulation has reached close to the knees you'll also notice cool ("cool" as in not warm) bluish fingernails, fingertips and/or hands. This mottling will also advance up the arms but is not usuallly as obvious (in my experience) as it is on the legs. You may also observe cyanosis around the lips at this point.Again depending on how quickly this process is happening the person may become "waxy" in appearance. The skin will be pale and cool to the touch. The person may or may not have a fever,
uggs boots sale, and will be slipping in and out of unconsciousness (more unconscious than responsive) but we always treat the person as if they can hear and understand everything as hearing is said to be the last sense to go (ie: do not talk like the person is already gone and do not say things you would not if they were alert and listening try to be calm and comforting "it's okay Al,
ugg stivali, we're all here with you.").At this point it's important to keep the person clean, warm and comfortable. Keep administering Narcotic Analgesics as you were before (watch for any signs of discomfort), keep the person clean and dry, and use extra balnkets (but use blanket tents to avoid discomofrt from the weight of the sheets rubbing, especially on the feet and legs). When you wash the person you may notice mottling on their back; the blood may collect there so if you turn them from their left side to their right you'll see the left side is very cool and dark as the blood has settled there).That's basically it. the mottling advances up the body,
ugg italia, but in my experience the face and torso usually remain fairly normal (Thank God for the family's sake). You'll probably see cycnosis around the lips and you can use Oxygen for comfort (but the effectivenes off Nasal Prongs is questionable as the person will be Cheyne Stoking and breathing thorugh their open mouth a mask would not be advised as it would be too restrictive and uncomfortable).Well I hope this helps to answer your question. As I say, if this is for an aissgnment please check your text books as they may have named "stages" your instructor will be looking for.
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