continuous) and changes. 2) History of similar symptoms previously experienced. 3) Current medications. 4) History of risk factors and other illnesses such as hypertension and 5) family history of stroke or cardiovascular disease (2000 p.1526). Miller & Elmore explain the following guidelines for responding to a stroke; Within 10 minute of arrival: - Asses patient’s ABCs and vital signs - Provide oxygen by nasal cannula - Establish IV access - Collect blood sample - Perform a 12-lead electrocardiogram
Premium Blood pressure Stroke Hypertension
Stroke is a foremost cause of disability [1‚ 2] and a common global health problem. One-third of people have a fatal outcome following stroke [1]. A third make a full recovery or suffer only minor complications; others are left with a permanent disability [1‚ 2] that limits activities of daily living and reduces social participation. The most common impairment caused by stroke is motor impairment‚ which is a loss or limitation of function in muscle control and mobility. Much of the emphasis of stroke
Premium Health care Medicine Patient
An engines horsepower‚ in its most condensed definition‚ refers to the amount of horses it would take to perform the same function. At mankind’s present level of dependence on technology such a concept seems absurd‚ but at the beginning of the 17th century the literal equation of horsepower was used daily‚ especially in industry. With wind or water as the only alternative power sources‚ the use of load bearing beasts was inevitable. Wind is inconsistent and unreliable‚ whereas water was only plausible
Premium Industrial Revolution Steam engine Watt steam engine
Breast Stroke The breaststroke is a swimming style in which the swimmer is on his or her chest and the torso does not rotate. It is the most popular recreational style due to its stability and the ability to keep the head out of the water a large portion of the time. In most swimming classes‚ beginners learn either the breaststroke or the front crawl first. Since the breaststroke can be swum with the eyes almost always above water‚ it is important in lifesaving‚ as it allows the rescuer to approach
Premium Breaststroke Swimming Olympic sports
Background A stroke is a disease that is eventually referring to the term "brain attack". The brain attacks causes the brain cells to die and eventually the ability that is covered by that part of the brain will be lost. The loss of ability is usually include many abilities. However‚ stroke can affect the patient in different ways as due to the part of the brain that is damaged and how severe the damage might be. (UF & Shands‚ 2012) Stroke is usually defined as two types of stroke which are ischemic
Premium Stroke
Introduction A stroke occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is partially or completely reduced‚ depriving the brain of necessary blood and oxygen and ultimately causing brain damage. There are two main types of stroke‚ ischemic and hemorrhagic‚ but for the purpose of this paper‚ the focus will be on ischemic stroke. Ischemic strokes account for approximately 87% of all stoke cases and occur as the result of an obstruction within a blood vessel that supplies blood to the brain. The obstruction
Premium Stroke
Warning Signs of Stroke Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) References American Stroke Association (2012). Stroke Diagnosis. Retrieved from http://strokeassociation.org Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (2010). Stroke. Retrieved from http://www.cdc.gov/stroke/ McCance‚ K.L. & Huether‚ S.E. (2010). Pathophysiology: The biologic basis for disease in adults and children (6th ed). Maryland Heights‚ MO: Mosby. National Stroke Association (2013). Stroke. Retrieved from
Premium Stroke
Strokes and Prevention Megan Berger Written and Oral Communications Kaplan Career Institute CMP 199K Mrs. Matherson March 7‚ 2014 “Stroke is the number four cause of death and the leading cause of adult disability in the United States” (American Heart Association‚ 2012). A stroke or “brain attack” transpires when a blood clot blocks an artery or a blood vessel ruptures‚ interfering with blood flow to an area of the brain (National Stroke Association‚ 2014). When
Premium Stroke
have reread and checked all the assessment requirements.* | | 1. Based on the information in the case study‚ which type of stroke is Mrs Smith
Premium Management Research Scientific method
Diesel engines and unleaded fuel engines better known as gasoline engines are actually very similar. They are both internal combustion engines which is to convert the chemical energy in fuel into mechanical energy. This mechanical energy moves pistons up and down inside cylinders. The pistons are connected to a crankshaft‚ and the up-and-down motion of the pistons‚ known as linear motion‚ creates a force to the flywheel the from the flywheel to the transmission. The working principle of diesel engines
Premium Internal combustion engine Diesel engine Gasoline