symptoms should resolve in days with no permanent neurologic deficits. 3. Why was N.T placed on clipidogel post CVA? Clopidogrel is a secondary prevention of MI‚ stroke‚ and vascular death in pts with recent MI‚ stroke‚ unstable angina or established peripheral arterial disease. 4. Why was the initial CT scan negative for stroke? A possible reason could have been the inability of the pt to cooperate or remain still during the procedure because of age‚ significant pain or mental status or incorrect
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(aafp.org1999) However‚ with low molecular weight heparin‚ being a subcutaneous injection makes the process easier for the patient since they do not have to spend all that extra time in the hospital. The ultimate consequence of a blood clot can be stroke or heart attack so prevention of these events is the consequence of this drug. Unfortunately‚ just like many other drugs there are some serious side effects to taking LMWHs. They are contraindicated with patients with an indwelling epidural
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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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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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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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Southern Luzon State University College of Allied Medicine Lucban‚ Quezon Cerebrovascular Accident A Case study In Partial Fulfillment Of the Requirements of the Subject NCM 103 Related Learning Experiences Submitted to: Mrs. Rosemarie F. Daya Clinical Instructor Submitted by: Abastillas‚ Danesse R. BSN III- B / Group 5 February 2013 CHAPTER I OBJECTIVES OF THE STUDY A. General Objective After ascertaining a nurse-patient interaction and wide-ranging assessment
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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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