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Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) Unknown - Coggle Diagram
Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)
Causes
Cerebral Hemorrhage
Cerebral Thrombosis
Symptoms
Impaired speech
Unequal pupil size
Facial flaccidity and loss of expression
Rapid, full pulse
Collapse
Difficult reapiration
Loss of function in extremities
Nausea
Confussion and or dizziness
Seizure
Headache
Coma
PABCD
C: Monitor pulse
D: Check its record for history and medications
A/B: Administer oxygen
Monitor vital signs
P: Semi reclining position
Await EMT
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Stroke like symptoms usually lasting minutes to an hour but alsolutely resolving completely by 24 hours
Conscious patient
Monitor vital signs
Seek medical assistance
Place pt in semi reclining position
Provide oxygen
Transport to hospital via EMS
Unconscious patient
Provide basic life support
Provide oxygen
Record vital signs
Transfer to hospital via EMS
Place pt in supine position
