CAD Neuro system Flashcards
What are some common Neuro complaints
What are some risk factors for neuro
HTN
Smoking
Diabetes
Hyperlipidemia
AF MI, endocarditis
Hematological diseases
Family history of strokes
Can a seizure be both HIGH and LOW acuity?
Yes, a seizure can be low acuity and high.
It depends on the factors relating to the seizure
How many times
Febrile
Drug-induced
Length
Known epilepsy
What is the acronym for ALOC
What is another acronym for ALOC
What does the Neuro assessment look like for a TBI
Get a GCS early (A SEVERE TBI is defined as the inability to obey commands)
Focused assesment:
Signs of significant MOI
(battle signs, CSF leakage, Bulges, Pupils PEARL?)
Initiate treatment right away and get back up
What are the symptoms of concussion
How do you diagnose a SCI
What are some Myotome assessments we can do
What are some stimulus that could cause autonomic dysreflexia
What are some signs and symptoms of autonomic dysreflexia
neuro terms
