Karteikarten
Stroke First Aid
Karten in diesem Stapel (11)
- 1StrokeCerebral vascular accident: medical emergency that occurs when blood flow to the brain stops
- 2Ischemic strokeWhen blood flow to the brain is blocked, usually by a clot
- 3Hemorrhagic StrokeBlood vessels that supply blood to brain ruptures
- 4Transient ischemic attacksWhen there is a temporary lack of blood flow to the brain
- 5Risk factors of a stroke-Family history
-High blood pressure
-High blood sugar
-High cholesterol
-Drug use
-Obesity
-Excessive Alcohol Consumption
-Tobacco Use - 6Common stroke complications-Paralysis
-Loss of Speech
-Problems walking
-Emotional issues
-Vegetative state - 7True or False: When it comes to stroke, time lost is brain lostTrue; early diagnosis and treatment can help prevent extensive brain damage
- 8F.A.S.TF: Face Drooping
A: Arm Weakness
S: Speech Difficulty
T: Time to call 911 - 9What to do if someone is showing signs of a stroke?Call 911 right away so they can get ambulance help (time lost is brain lost)
- 10Ways to prevent a stroke-Maintain a healthy diet
-Weight loss if you're fat
-Lower alcohol intake
-Stop smoking and doing drugs
-Lower blood pressure, blood sugar, cholesterol, and other medical conditions. - 11Stroke Treatment-Dissolving the clot
-Surgery to repair the broken vessel
-PT/OT to assist with mobility and activities of daily living
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- Beschreibung
- AP Introduction to Healthcare Science Karteikarten am Stroke First Aid, erstellt von R M am 11/11/2022.
- Erstellt von
- R M · Nov 2022
- Aktualisiert
- 12 Nov 2022
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