Strokes and even mini-strokes are medical emergencies which may occur at least once in one’s lifetime. Learn what strokes are‚ their causes and effects so that you have sufficient knowledge to give you an opportunity to prevent major strokes which could cause devastating and permanent brain damage‚ coma and even death. A stroke strikes suddenly causing one in six people worldwide to have at least one stroke in their lifetime. The stroke happens fast especially when there is a blockage of blood flow
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Stroke treatment‚ Alzheimer Most common cause of stroke-thrombus by atherosclerosis Embolus-2nd most common Hemorrhage-90yr old+‚ cerebral artery problem ER care • Thrombus and Embolus-anticoagulant • Hemorrhage-heparin • Know the cause and prioritizing the intervention • Airway-Hemiplegia Pt easily gets tongue obstruction • Turn the head to the side • 10-30* HOB for better venous return • O2 • IV • VS • Assessment-Neuro‚ pupil‚ Glasgow coma scale‚ Ask Pt Q ex) Raise your hand
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will address the medical condition known as a Stroke‚ it will explain the condition itself in along with methods of prevention‚ treatment and its prevalence in Australian and American society. There are many types of strokes along with multiple types of treatment and ways they can be prevented. Prevalence of the condition varies in different countries mostly due to lifestyle choices and ethnicity. Description and Definition of the condition A stroke is often described as a brain attack‚ it occurs
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According to the centers of disease control and prevention‚ stroke is the third leading cause of death in the United States. Stroke occur when blood vessels carrying oxygen to the brain ruptures or is blocked by a clot. When oxygen and nutrients carried within blood are unable to reach the brain‚ the brain cells die. There are three types of strokes: Ischemic‚ transient ischemic attack (TIA) and hemorrhagic. Ischemic stroke caused by chronic cholesterol deposits or atherosclerosis developing in
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Vulnerable Population Paper – Premature Infants University of Phoenix Vulnerable Population Paper – Premature Infants The word “vulnerability” stems from the Latin vulnerare‚ which means‚ “to wound”. (Oxford Encyclopedic English Dictionary‚ 1995) In a clinical setting‚ the term vulnerable can be applied to many different kinds of patients. The purpose of this paper is to address a vulnerable population within a community. The vulnerable population this author chose to focus on will be
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Definition of the health condition Stroke also known as a cerebral vascular accident (CVA) is the disruption of blood supply which damages the brain and causes sudden onset of neurological deficits (Lundy-Eckman‚ 2013). Classification of the health condition: Strokes are classified by two broad categories‚ hemorrhage and ischemia which differ by the incident of the cerebral blood flow. Hemorrhage stroke is characterized by a rupture or leaking of a cerebral artery causing damage to the surrounding
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similar cultures to maintain or regain well-being and health or face death in a culturally appropriately way (2002).” Even if that culture is the homeless. According to de Chesnay (2008)‚ “Vulnerable populations are those at risk for poor physical‚ psychological‚ or social health. Anyone can be vulnerable at any given point in time as a result of life circumstances or response to illness or events” (2008 pg. 3). In this paper I will focus on the homeless population their assessment‚ Healthy
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Caring for Vulnerable Populations Rebecca Bennett Legal Nurse Consulting/Phase 2 IP 1 Colorado Technical University Online August 27‚ 2011 Vulnerable Populations When referring to vulnerable populations‚ it means there are different subpopulations that sometimes have a higher risk for being unhealthy‚ and having very little access to health care (Stanhope & Lancaster‚ 2008). The community is trying to help these vulnerable populations get proper health care‚ but needs to identify factors
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Safeguarding and Protection of Vulnerable Adults Understanding the Legislation‚ Regulations and Policies that underpin the protection of Vulnerable Adults 1.1 Analyse the differences between the concept of safeguarding and the concept of protection in relation to vulnerable adults Safeguarding was defined in the Children’s Act of 1989‚ and is most commonly applied to children and young people under the age of eighteen. Key aspects of legislation have recently been extended to include similar
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STUDENT ID: 21162896 MODULE TITLE: SAFEGUARDING AND PROTECTING VULNERABLE ADULTS. MODULE CODE: NS40018/W ESSAY TITLE: SAFEGUARDING VULNERABLE ADULTS WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES WHO COME IN CONTACT WITH THE CRIMINAL JUSTICE SYSTEM. The aim of this essay is primarily to identify and discuss the reasons for and factors contributing to the vulnerability of adults with learning disabilities who come in contact with the criminal justice system. This essay will offer the rational for selecting this
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