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CVA-Stroke "Cerebrovascular Accidents", stroke, 1601967589…
CVA-Stroke "Cerebrovascular Accidents"
Causes
Hemorrhaging of cerebral artery
Ischemic: Obstruction causing ischemia of brain tissue
Symptoms
Unequal/dilated pupils
Numbmness of face
Ataxia
Difficulty talking
Difficulty walking/loss of balance
Facial drooping
Treatment
Admin O2
Monitor pulse
Unconscious: Supine
Conscious: upright or semi upright
Call 911
CVA Conscious Pt
Sit patient upright or semi-upright, proceed with ABCD.
CVA Unconscious Pt
Patient should be supine, Admin CPR is pt loses pulse.
TIA-Transient Ischemic Attack
Mini stoke. Symptoms resolve in about 24 hours.
