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show Transient alteration in mental status following direct indirect blow to the head  
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Concussion Symptoms *****TEST   show
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Concussion Symptoms *****Test   show
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Concussion RED FLAGS teaching RETURN ER *****TEST   show
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show symptoms continue after injury up to 3 months amnesia retrograde/antegrade predictive of PCS  
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show F/u with physician, limit physical and mental activity sleep and nutrition  
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show neurologic deficits related bleeding bruising cerebral edema seizures hemiparesis, aphasia personality changes decreased loc or coma  
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Left sided injury has right sided motor function loss   show
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Otorrhea, battle signs, raccoon eyes suspect what   show
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What is a risk for CSF leakage and what are symptoms   show
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show Never suction through nose or attempt to place NG tube.  
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show Headache nausea vomiting, decreased loc, pupillary changes, motor deficits (hemiparesis, posturing,) seizures  
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show 2-3 days acuteHeadache sudden or progressive nausea, vomiting, decreased loc, hemiparesis. 2-14 subacute headache, ataxia increased confusion, slow cognition, decreasing loc, nausea vomiting. 2 week month chronic and tiredness.  
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show "talk and die" loss of consciousness at time of injury the lucid interval followed by loss of counsiousness  
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Epidural TX   show
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supratentorium vs intratentorium   show
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show watch for vision field cuts "how many fingers do I have up" teach patient to turn head when viewing sides. (optic nerve II)  
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show ABC, neuro assessment, I&O, hemodynamics, temperature, ICP, CPP, monitor drains , assess pain , nutrition, periorbital edema cold compresses ( hob 30 ok for supratentorium may be flat for intratentorium may order flat  
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show Monitor for infection, csf leakage, bleeding, DVT, PE, pneumonia, GI bleed, ARDS, Atelectacis  
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show DI decreased ADH from anterior pituatory gland polyuria >200 ml for 2 hours notify doc if it appears another 200 SG nml 1.003 1.030 will be low replace fluids---SIADH blood osmolarity >320 dilutional hyponatremia. Cerebral salt wasting loss of salt  
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show Headache most common in the morning, focal defficits  
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show a warning sign of stroke, micro clot that has desolved, test MRI and Cardiac  
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show The signs and sympIf the carotid system is involved, patients may have a temporary loss of vision in one eye (amaurosis fugax)hearing deficits, speaking deficits. considered warning sign of stroke  
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show HTN #1, Race-African American, Hispanic, hypothyroidism, obesity, sedentary lifestyle, family hx, age over 65, CAD, smoking, Aortic arch or carotid artery disease, preeclamsia, gestational DM, woman higher mortality rate-  
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show Plavix neutropenia, thrombotic thrombocytopenia purpura, call for fever chills, sore throat, unusual bleeding , or bruising, Ticlopidin neutropenia cbc every 2 weeks, Dyridamole not preferred but also has vassdialating effect good for pad,cad,Afib warfarn  
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Carotid stenosis major surgery   show
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show carotid and vetebral  
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Ischemica stroke most common causes   show
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Homonculus Motor   show
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Middle cerebral artery most common stroke   show
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show harder to assess, rt sided paralysis,impaired speech language aphasias, slow performance, aware of deficits,depressed impaired comprehension to language and math  
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right side stroke   show
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show ABC's, stroke rating scale (fast,NIH stroke scale) Time of symptoms onset, Vital signs 02 sat, Labs, plattlet, cant delay blood glucose, PT, INR, PTT, electrolyte, renal function, cbc, troponin, ekg, noncontrast or mri of head interpret in 45 min  
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show Fast face, arms, speech, timing or NIH loc, visual, skills, sensation, and inattention, language, cerebral integrity. 0-42 points higher score more neuro impairment  
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Basic stroke assessment   show
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What important point about bp and stroke   show
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show don't unless <60 >140-180  
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show 24-48 hours after  
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TPA treatment requirements   show
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show Hemorhagic stroke, BP >185/110, previous trauma,active bleeding, pregnancy, seizures, blood glucose <50 or >400  
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TPA   show
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TPA monitoring   show
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TPA administration do's and dont's   show
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show No anticoagulants or ASA unitl 24hours after stroke-Begin ASA 24-48 hours after stroke  
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MAP =   show
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show MAP-ICP normal CPP 70-100 head injury ideal 50-70  
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show manitol,head of bed, neutrol neck, control vomiting (control ICP), calm quiet environment, no vegals, hypertonic normal saline, no lumber pressure, prophalaytic seizure, fever control shivering, csf, monitoring and drainage. hyperventilation vent  
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Phenytoin   show
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show 150mg/min  
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show high risk infection aseptic technique, don't flush, wash hands clear dressing, review site redness color of drainage CSF should be clear  
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show intracebral : htn not much you can do subarachnoid : risk avm are congenital but not gentic risk for meningitis  
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Cerebral aneurysms s/s   show
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show "the worst headache of my life" ruptured aneurysm, lumbar puncture will show RBC, LOC, vomiting, CN deficits III, IV, VI, stiff neck photophobia, hemiparesis, hemiplegia, aphasia, congnitive deficits, seizures, widened pulse pressure, bradycardia, sys htn  
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Subarachnoid treatment   show
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show <160/80 mean >65  
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show sudden dever headache, n/v, change in loc, new neuro deficits.  
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show CCb day 2 nimodepine only for vasospasm 60mg q3hrs for 21 days-risk of vasospasms 2-14 days  
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show blood in csf plugs arachnoid villi, ventriculostomy acute.  
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show drying someone out  
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show Main reason withdraw from meds, ETOH, drugs, stroke head trauma, brain tumor, cerebral edema, metabolic disturbances, infections meningitis, encephalitis  
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Tonic clonic seizures   show
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Status epilepticus is defined as   show
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Treatment   show
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Status epilepticus meds   show
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Types of Spinal cord injury   show
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show central cord syndrome "can walk to the door but cant open it" Anterior cord syndrome "loss of motor, pain temp, below injury with intact touch, vibration touch, Brown sequard syndrome loss of motor function position and vibratory sense ipsilateral  
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show Emergency management ABCDE approach-Airway maintain neutral airway-Breathing ensure patient is breathing o2, Circulation pulse,BP, disability neuro check, Exposure remove clothing to assess whole body ---maintain c spine until cleared  
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show C3,C4, c5- keep diaphragm alive Still monitor 6 and below monitor because edema can spread and require vent  
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Spinal cord Emergency   show
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Cervical Traction   show
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Medications indicated in SCI <8hrs old   show
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show T6 or higher loss of sympathetic response below to heart and peripheral vascular resistance. vasodilation below, main sign bradycardia,hypotension unopposed vegal tone, hypothermia patient must be kept warm fluid trapped in lower extremities hy  
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show Norepinephrine, neosynephrine, atropine to increase heart rate wrap lower extremities to increase bp abdominal binders,  
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show Loss of all neuro activity below level of injury flaccid paralysis, loss of pain, touch pressure, no somatic or visceral sensation, Atonic cant void, recovery 1-2days -4-6weeks, recovery hyperreflexia spinal reflex +bilateral babinskis anal wink  
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show injury to T6 and above is risk factor, only seen in post spinal shock resolved, noxious stimuli causes overreaction sns-causing massive constriction below injury leading to increased HTN, and bradycardia  
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show elevate hob 30: severe htn, headache, flushed face, nasal congestion, anxiety, remove all clothes binders, pressure divices and sit them up first, use anesthetic for tx of bladder distention and fecal impaction, find and remove noxious stimuli  
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show If you cant find source may need antihypertensive medication alpha adrenergic blocker, dozasosin, terazosin, ccb,education to patients good skin care no tight clothing, belts, pants, fiber, and monitor bp  
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Guillian Barre autoimmue   show
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show Assess for progressive paralysis, paresthesis, pain muscle weakness, difficulty eom, dysphagia, diplopia, bladder bowel dysfunction, autonomic dysfunction hypo hyper tension  
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show Lumbar puncture for CSF, plasmaphoresis to remove antibodies risk for bledding, IV IGg, 9,10, 12 may be impaired cause aspiration may need NPO ROM, monitor DVT, skin breakdown and eye care  
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Lumbar puncture procedure   show
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Myelogram   show
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show NPO 4-6 hours prior to exam Obtain baseline neuro assessment; mark peripheral pulses Maintain bedrest for 6-8 hours Observe puncture site for bleeding, hematoma formation. Monitor peripheral pulses if femoral access Force fluids to clear contrast dye  
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Electroencephalography   show
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. •CN I (olfactory) sense of smell •CN II (optic) vision - can have patient ID how many fingers you are holding up, use an eye chart, monitor for visual field cuts by holding up fingers in upper and lower quadrants while the patient looks at your nose   show
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show •CN IX (glossopharyngeal) palate, pharynx ("Open your mouth, stick out your tongue and say ahhhh.") •CN X (vagus) gag reflex •CN XI (spinal accessory) shoulder shrug  
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show Pay special attention to assessment of CNs II, III, IV, & VI. These are the most frequently checked during a brief neuro assessment.  
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show •Arousal and wakefulness - wakefulness reflects activity of the reticular activating system •Content of consciousness - cognitive mental functions; reflects cerebral cortex activity  
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Phenobarbital (Luminal), Phenytoin (Dilantin), Fosphenytoin (Cerebyx), Carbamazepine (Tegretol), Valproate (Depacon), Valproic acid (Depakene), Clonazepam (Klonopin), Gabapentin (Neurontin),   show
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Take with food to decrease GI irritation, but avoid milk and antacids (impairs absorption) Do not discontinue medication without consulting physician Avoid alcohol or other CNS depressants Avoid over-the-counter medications -   show
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show Monitor patients with pre-existing HF very carefully - shift in fluid may cause pulmonary edema.Monitor serum osmolality - keep osmo at approximately 310 - 315 mOsm  
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Manitol cont   show
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show Later stage of increased ICP Cushing's response occurs first - the systolic BP rises causing a widened pulse pressure and the patient's heart rate slows If ICP is not managed the patient may go on to exhibit the  
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show s/s of Cushing's Triad: Systolic hypertension with widened pulse pressureBradycardiaChanges in respiratory pattern  
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S/S of uncal herniation   show
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Remember that suctioning can increase ICP. Suction only when needed; keep suction to <10 seconds; be sure to pre and post oxygenate   show
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Neuromuscular blocking agents (vecuronium, atracurium   show
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EMTLA   show
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show Crimes, commumincable diseases, call forensic try to hold evidence bloody shirt document evidence and lable came from who chain of custody  
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Surveys : what are components.............TEST   show
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show Breathing Assess ventilation auscultate lungs absent BS consider tension pneumothorax no x ray needed supplemental 02 abu bahg  
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Circulation   show
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Disability   show
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Enviroment   show
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show Fulle set of vitals focused adjunts are ekg, sats, cxr, foley, cath, ng tube, lab diagnostics, tetanus prophalatics, Give comfort measured, pqrst pain assessment pain scale (O-10) FACES, FLACC, HISTORY full head to toe amble, inspect posterior surfaces,  
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show after complete intervention and evaluation  
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show decreased bp after 20 weeks lay on lt side any changes in loc abnormal, assess fetal heart tones, increased risk of aspiration decreased pulmonary reserve from fetal 02 consumption  
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Tetanus Prohphylaxis   show
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show Three or more doses and 6-10 yr since last dose No prophylaxis needed Td or Tdap* (Tdap preferred for ages 11-18)  
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show Obstructive shock caused by PE or Cardiac Tamponade  
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SHOCK S/S   show
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collaborative care urine   show
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show restore fluid crystolloids, control bleeding treat cause elevate extremites  
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show Distributive shock results from excessive vasodilation and the impaired distribution of blood flow can be septic anaphylactic, neurogenic  
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Anaphylatic shock treat   show
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Neurogenic shock   show
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show dopamine >20mg acts as alpha constricts dopamine 5-10 acts as beta inotrope neosyneprhine constrction without effects on heart norepinephrine alpha and beta epinephrine, vassopressin  
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Vasopressors   show
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show dobutamine improves contractility, dopamine 5-10 mcg min admiroane can cause neutropnea-nitroprisde reduces preload and after load more then 48 hours measure cyanide levels.  
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show Flexion forward force head anterior -hyperextension head pushed back posterior injury-compression diving straight down- rotation twisting displacement of vertebrae  
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