Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN)
Academic Term
7-24-2018
Document Type
Project
Course Number
5330-OL1
Course Name
Nursing
Professor’s Name
Dr. John Chovan, PhD., DNP, RN, CNP, CNS
Keywords
Vascular, Endothelial, Glycocalyx, Surface Layer
Subject Categories
Medicine and Health Sciences | Nursing
Abstract
Vascular endothelial glycocalyx is a fragile, gel-like substance found on the inside of the luminal wall of blood vessels. When damaged, either by hyperglycemia, hypoxia, hypervolemia, or inflammation, this fragile structure is degraded leaving the endothelium exposed. Damaged endothelial glycocalyx causes many side effects including edema, blood vessel vasodilation, and coagulopathy. Despite the lack of treatment options, treating the underlying cause and preventing degradation by avoiding triggers is paramount in reducing morbidity and mortality.
Recommended Citation
Potts, Morgan, "Underappreciation of Endothelial Glycocalyx" (2018). Nursing Student Class Projects (Formerly MSN). 301.
https://digitalcommons.otterbein.edu/stu_msn/301