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EMS Stroke

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The 2 types of stroke Ischemic - blockage or partial blockage in the brain Hemorrhagic - bleeding in the brain
The 2 types Ischemic Stroke Thrombotic - blood clot that develops in the brain Embolic - blood clot, air bubble, or other debris that develops else where and moves to the brain
Hemorrhagic stroke These are strokes caused by bleeding. About 13% of all strokes are hemorrhagic.
Ischemic strokes These are strokes caused by blockage of an artery (or, in rare instances, a vein). About 87% of all strokes are ischemic.
TIA Transient Ischemic Attack A transient stroke that lasts only a few minutes. It occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is briefly interrupted. TIA symptoms, which usually occur suddenly
Embolic stroke caused by a blood clot that forms elsewhere in the body (embolus) and travels through the bloodstream to the brain About 15% of embolic strokes occur in people with atrial fibrillation
Hemorrhagic stroke occur when a blood vessel that supplies the brain ruptures and bleeds
2 types of hemorrhagic stroke Intracerebral hemorrhage. Bleeding is from the blood vessels within the brain. Subarachnoid hemorrhage. Bleeding is in the subarachnoid space (the space between the brain and the membranes that cover the brain).
Intracerebral hemorrhage usually caused by high blood pressure. Bleeding occurs suddenly and rapidly. There are usually no warning signs and bleeding can be severe enough to cause coma or death.
Subarachnoid hemorrhage results when bleeding occurs between the brain and the membrane that covers the brain (meninges) in the subarachnoid space. This type of hemorrhage is often due to an aneurysm or an arteriovenous malformation. It can also be caused by trauma.
F A S T Acronym for stroke warning signs: Facial drooping - unilateral or numbness Arm weakness Speech difficulties Time - critical (Transport priority) Last Known Well
Stroke Treatment ALS Lie patient down Loosen clothes ABCDE Get history Ask about blood thinners Last Known Well call in a Stroke Alert
Last Known Well (LKW) The time when stroke symptoms started Admin of Thrombolysis is generally limited to 4.5 hrs VERY IMPORTANT!! Document all sources of LKW Document confidence in LWW estimates
Thrombolysis Is the breakdown of blood clots formed in blood vessels, using medication
Stroke Symptoms weakness headache speech AMS balance pupils unequal seizures
Created by: danfar
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