Interventions Flashcards
1
Q
CEA
A
Carotid endarterectomy
2
Q
What is the stroke risk reduction after a CEA
A
2 year risk of stroke is reduced from 25% to 10%
3
Q
What is the treatment of choice for pts with 70% or more carotid stenosis?
A
CEA
4
Q
What is the post op management of CEA?
A
- BP management to reside the risk of reperfusion injury
- Neuro assessment for new ischemia
- Incision care
5
Q
What is CAS
A
Carotid Artery stenting
6
Q
Pts who under go CAS are at an increased risk of
A
Post op stroke
Death
MI
7
Q
Which patients are more appropriate for CAS?
A
Pts who are older or have a perioperative risk
8
Q
What are important nursing interventions before CAS?
A
Stop blood thinners
Baseline neuro assessment
9
Q
Post CAS nursing interventions
A
Monitor BP Neuro assessments Resp monitoring Swallow assessment Cranial nerve assessments Incision site care Assess for reprofusion syndrome Pain control
