Outcome 1 Know what a stroke is 1.1 Identify the changes in the brain associated with stroke Heart attacks and strokes are usually due to cardiovascular disease, a condition featuring body-wide damage to the delicate lining of the arteries the tubes that carry oxygen and nutrient-rich blood to all the organs, tissues and cells in your body and to the brain. The psychological, behavioural and emotional changes that take place after a stroke are part caused by physical damage to the brain. When the brain cells are damaged the sensations and parts of the body controlled by the cells can no longer function properly. This usually affects the left hand side of the body. But I personally have seen someone who has had a stroke and it has
Cerebrovascular Accident By Mike Smith RADT153 Radiography Patient Care Cypress College Just what is a cerebrovascular accident (CVA) one might say? A cerebrovascular accident otherwise known as a stroke occurs when the blood supply leading to the brain is interrupted or reduced; causing the tissue in the surrounding area to become oxygen deprived, which can lead to brain damage. This can be caused either by a type of blockage, known as ischemic stroke or by a rupture in a blood vessel, a hemorrhagic stroke. There is also a condition called a transient ischemic attack, where the individual for a brief period of time shows symptoms that are similar to a stroke. About 85 percent of strokes are ischemic strokes (Stroke, 2014).
•If chest pain is present, have client lie down, monitor cardiac rhythm, give oxygen, run a strip, medicate for pain, and notify the physician. These actions can increase oxygen delivery to the coronary arteries and improve client prognosis. •Place on cardiac monitor; monitor for dysrhythmias, especially atrial fibrillation. Atrial fibrillation is common in heart failure. •Watch laboratory data closely, especially arterial blood gases and electrolytes, including potassium.
PS124: Introduction to Psychology June 30, 2014 The disorder of the brain that I am interested in is a stroke. Stroke affects more than just the brain as well. A stroke occurs when blood flow to part of the brain is suddenly interrupted or when blood vessel in the brain bursts. Brain cells need oxygen and they die when they no longer receive oxygen and nutrients from blood. When your brain cells die from a stroke, abilities controlled by that area of the brain are lost.
Cardiac case study Case Study #2 Professor: Methavichit Sandra Martin 10/01/2013 Case Study Questions: Myocardial Infarction 1. What is the significance of an elevated ST segment inversion on an EKG and the PVCs the nurse sees on the monitor? It is Hypoxic Injury. Rapid discharges that record on the monitor as back-to-back PVCs tells us that his heart is getting ischemia. Usually requires more aggressive treatment such as reperfusion therapy.
(2004). Practice alert: Family presence during CPR and invasive procedures. Retrieved May 15, 2005 from http://www.guidelines.gov 2. What assessment findings would indicate that the appendix has or is about to rupture? Discuss how this would impact the nursing plan of care for the pediatric patient.
Clinical Manifestations Clinical Clinical Presentation of Sepsis Classic Hemodynamic Alterations: – HR – CVP/PAOP – BP – CO/CI – SVR – Scv02 Effects: – Edema – Hypoperfusion/ Hypotension – Tachycardia – Tissue & cellular hypoxia – Altered organ function (renal, liver, CNS, coagulation, cardiovascular) Patient’s Clinical Presentation Hemodynamic Alterations: –HR –CVP/PCWP –BP –CO/CI –SVR –Scv02 128 10/14 90/50 (60) 8.9/5.4 614 (PVR 139) 77% on vasopressors ICU day #1 PAC via Right IJ inserted Deadspace ratio performed (Vd/Vt) – Vd/Vt = 67% – AC 28, Vt 480 mLs, .70/14 – 7.32/40/64/20/-5/92% Activated Protein C (Xigris) started Calcium repleted (chloride & gluconate) Vasopressin @ 0.04 units/min started Fentanyl @ 25 mcg/hr & Versed at 3 mg/hr infusions started 6 Atypical Hemodynamic Presentation –HIGH –HIGH –LOW –LOW –LOW –LOW HR CVP/PAOP BP CO/CI SVR Scv02 Clinical Manifestations Coagulopathy – Increased clotting stimulatedmicrothrombi (PAF) – Decreased fibrinolysis –↓ –↑ –↓ –↑ Platelets PT (INR) & PTT Fibrinogen D-dimers or FDPs/FSPs 75 K 24.5 (2.2)/>100 120 mg/dL 10,000 ng/mL (Plasminogen activator inhibitor) Clinical Manifestations Clinical
Running Head: Congestive Heart Failure Kimberly A McCarthy Week 5 Assignment 2 Pathophysiology Congestive Heart Failure September 24, 2014 Running Head: Congestive Heart Failure Congestive Heart Failure Congestive Heart Failure is when the heart is not properly doing its primary function, which is pumping blood efficiently through all four chambers of the heart. The heart is easily recognized as a “pump.” Many people get this confused and assume that Congestive heart failure is when the heart just stops working all together which is false. When the heart is not properly pumping blood, tissues and other body organs are not receiving the amount of blood and oxygen required to properly function. Congestive heart failure will
Diagnosis Difficulties Unit Fourteen Merit One In this essay I shall discuss the difficulties which can arise when the diagnosis of stroke and diabetes is undertaken and how the signs and symptoms to which they could be showing can help to diagnose their illnesses more effectively and efficiently. There are various signs and symptoms to which individuals experiencing strokes would demonstrate, however they may vary from person to person which is one of the reasons to which a difficulty to the noticing the stroke may arise. One of the most common signs is that the stoke will happen and begin suddenly and as the stroke develops it will affect different parts of your brain that control different parts of your body and therefore the symptoms
Unit 4222-668 Stroke Awareness 1.1 A stroke is a serious condition which happens when he blood supply to part of the brain is interrupted or when a blood vessel in the brain bursts. It can also be causes by a clot on the brain, but can also be caused by a clot that can travel to the brain through the blood vessels. When oxygen and nutrients from the blood being supplied to the brain are studied stopped then brain cells begin to die and thus stops the brain from working properly. 1.2 Sometimes a stroke can be miss diagnosed or delayed as it starts mild or of a non normal sign or symptom of a stroke. Some of these can be: * Diabetic Hypoglycaemia * Bells Palsy * Migraine Headache * Intracranial Tumour/Abscess * Epilepsy * Some infections such as septicaemia, encephalitis * MS * FND In my role I have seen a couple of occasions when a service user has been miss diagnosed.