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CVA emergency Screen Shot 2023-01-18 at 10.50.32 PM - Coggle Diagram
CVA emergency
Causes
Obstruction or hemorrhage
of blood vessel in brain
Symptoms
sudden numbness/weakness
face/arm/leg, one side of body
confusion/
difficulty in talking/walking/
trouble seeing in 1/2 eyes
loss of coordination
severe/sudden headache
PABCD Treatment
P: Refer to specific conditions
A/B: administer oxygen
C: monitor pulse
TIA
CVA conscious pt
CVA unconscious pt
TIA
P: upright/semi-reclining
Monitor vitals/administer oxygen
refer pt for medical evaluation
CVA conscious pt
P: semi-reclining
Monitor vitals
Seek medical assistance
Provide oxygen
Transport to hospital
via EMS
CVA unconscious pt
P: supine
Record vital signs
Provide BLS
Provide oxygen
Transfer to hospital
via EMS
