1.What is the Glasgow Coma Scale? The Glasgow Coma Scale (GCS). The GCS is an objective assessment that defines the level of consciousness by giving it a numeric value 2.What is a subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH)? A stroke resulting from intracranial bleeding into the cerebrospinal fluid–filled space between the arachnoid and pia mater membranes on the surface of the brain 3.What are the causes of an SAH? rupture of a cerebral aneurysm (congenital or acquired weakness and ballooning of vessels).
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Cancer Patho Definition: uncontrolled growth of abnormal cells in the body Pathophysiology: The term cancer refers to a malignant tumor; a tumor that grows rapidly‚ isn’t encapsulated‚ invades local structures and tissues‚ is poorly differentiated‚ has rapidly dividing cells‚ and can spread distantly through blood vessels and lymphatics. These malignant tumors are made of tissue that overgrows and is independent of the body’s governing systems. Cancers are termed according to the cell type from
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Pathophysiology Exam 1: Immunity Objectives 1) Describe the cell functions of the Immune System: Lymphocytes- small white blood cells that are responsible for much of the work of the immune system. Three types: Natural Killer Cells-NK cells provide rapid responses to virally infected cells and respond to tumor formation. NK cells are unique bc they have the ability to recognize stressed cells in the absence of antibodies and MHC‚ allowing for a much faster immune reaction. Trigger phagocytes
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Chemistry is a Part of Life Dear Reader‚ For you to understand my personal importance placed on chemistry‚ you would first need to understand who I am in reference to chemistry. So for starters I am a Christian‚ second a human‚ third a survivor‚ and fourth a biochemist. These parts are what make chemistry personally important. Now that you know who I am in reference to chemistry‚ I now explain for understanding purposes why. As a Christian chemistry is an important part to me. I can only explain
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position to another whilst ensuring that their independence is maintained for example moving from a wheelchair to a bed or from moving from one bed position to another. Outcome 1.2 Strokes‚ fractures and dislocations‚ muscle weakness or stiffness due to arthritis may make mobility more difficult. With strokes the service user may not have good balance and partial paralysis on one side which can make them more at risk of falling. A fracture of a bone may mean that it does not heal quickly or may
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Anatomy and Physiology 1. Bone – Bones are made up of different types of tissues and join together to form the skeleton of the body. Their primary purpose is to provide structure for the body and to protect organs. It also serves as a storage site for minerals as well as producing and storing blood cells. The three different tissues that bones are composed of are: a. Compact Tissue – The dense outer tissue in a bone. b. Cancellous Tissue – The sponge like tissue inside the
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risk for stroke and they are not aware of the symptoms‚ what to do if they occur and how to modify or manage these risk factors. If you or someone you are with are experiencing signs of a stroke DIAL 911!! Repeat after me! DIAL 911 What is a Stroke? A stroke is a brain injury that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain is blocked or bursts and causes bleeding‚ this is the important reason why we no longer give Aspirin before being seen by a medical professional for signs of a stroke. Without
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blockage or rupture of an artery to the brain. A CVA is also referred to as a stroke. Symptoms of a stroke depend on the area of the brain affected. The most common symptom is weakness or paralysis of one side of the body with partial or complete loss of voluntary movement or sensation in a leg or arm. There can be speech problems and weak face muscles‚ causing drooling. Numbness or tingling is very common. A stroke involving the base of the brain can affect balance‚ vision‚ swallowing‚ breathing
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Carotid Artery Disease and Stroke Oxygenated blood is carried from the heart to the face and brain by the carotid arteries one on each side of the neck. The carotid arteries (common) bifurcate and become the internal carotid artery (ICA) and the external carotid artery (ECA). Blood supply to the brain is mainly through the internal carotid artery and the vertebral arteries (1). Blood flow to the brain is affected by carotid artery disease. Carotid artery disease is the narrowing (stenosis) or
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KEY PRINCIPLES OF BODY MECHANICS AND TRANSFERS Lisa Taipalus PT Regional Stroke Best Practice Consultant Northeastern Ontario Stroke Network www.neostrokestrategy.com OUTLINE Provide you with some tools and options to use with your stroke survivors Review principles of body mechanics Review good practices for transfers Positioning the stroke survivor Bed Mobility Repositioning Transfers Opportunity to problem solve some issues you may have BIOMECHANICS Body movements and the forces that
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