Stroke Flashcards
1
Q
What is a CVA?
A
Cerebro vascular accident. Loss of blood supply to the brain due to a clot or bleed
2
Q
What are the types of CVA?
A
Clot, or thrombosis, causing a blockage
Haemhorragic
3
Q
What is a TIA?
A
A mini stroke or temporary or partial blockage
Same symptoms as CVA but self resolves within 24 hours
4
Q
Signs and symptoms of CVA
A
FAST
Reduced GCS
Nausea/vomiting
5
Q
Management of CVA
A
HASU
Pre alert
O2 only if hypoxic
Full set of obs esp BM
