NEURO STROKE B/I

Question 1

Stroke interventions

Answer 1

30degrees to reduce ICP
Continuous neuro obs - help identify deterioration and initiate intervention and treatment
NBM until assessed by speech therapist to prevent aspiration of oral food and fluid
Reg turns, maintain skin integriy
Positioning of paralysed limbs to maximise function of rehabili
ASPIRIN to prevent clotting

Question 2

Stroke symptoms

Answer 2

Confusion, Speech problems [Aphasia], Dysphagia [swallowing impaired], Ataxia [cant coordinate movement].

Question 3

Damage to brainstem/Brain injury symptoms?

Answer 3

Loss of consciousness
Interruption of normal breathing
Interruption of cardiac function
Fixed dilated pupils

Question 4

Complete Spinal Cord Injury

. What will be lost during injury?

Answer 4

Voluntary movement

Sensation of pain, temperature, pressure & proprioception

Bowel and bladder function

Loss of reflexes

Question 5

SCIs [spinal cord injury interventions]

Answer 5

ABC, Vitals, LOC, O2 therapy
Spinal alignment at all times
Intravenous fluids       
Urinary Catheterisation
Reassurance 
X-rays, MRI, CT
NBM and nasogastric tube