Neurologic Emergencies Flashcards
What is AMS?
Altered mental state
AEIOUTIPS
Alcohol
Environment, Electrolytes
Insulin
Overdose
Underdose/uremia
Trauma/temperature
Infection
Psychosis/poisonings
Seizures/syncope/stroke
What is a tonic seizure?
Very stiff limbs
What is an aura seizure?
People will somehow sense that a seizure is coming
What is a clonic seizure?
Jerky motion
What is a postictal state?
The period of time after a seizure when a person is returning to their normal state
What is a status epilepticus?
Seizures that last more than 5 minutes
What are the two types of strokes?
Hemorrhagic
Ischemic (clot)
What does BEFAST stand for?
Balance
Eyes
Face
Arms
Speech
Time
What is the stroke assessment scale?
C-STAT
Cincinnati stroke triage assessment test
What is a TIA?
Transient ischemic attack
Mini ischemic stroke that involves a blood clot moving around. Precursor to a stroke
What is the difference between dimentia and delirium?
Dementia is chronic, delirium is temporary
What is a BRUE?
Brief resolve unexplained event
A brief period where infants stop breathing when there is nothing preventing them
