Types of Strokes
Arterial supply to the brain is occluded
What is an Ischemic Stroke?
Early activation is important to get all ancillary team member ready.
Balance Loss, Eyesight Loss, Facial Drooping, Arm Weakness, Speech Difficulty, Time to Call 911
What is BEFAST signs?
4-5 cups of me a day!!
What are fruits and vegetables?
A single bolus is administered intravenously over _____.
What is 5 seconds?
Ruptured blood vessels and hemorrhage
What is a Hemorrhagic Stroke
All documentation for code stroke, including the last known well, NHI stroke scale, Time of CT, Time of Neuro arrival (tele) is documented ___________
What is the Code Stroke IView Band?
Every 40 seconds in the United States...
What is someone has a stroke?
High blood pressure can double or even quadruple your stroke risk. Maintain a blood pressure of ____
What is 120/80?
Final Concentration of Tenecteplase is ____mg/ml.
What is 5 mg/ml?
Accounts for 87% of all strokes
What is Ischemic?
Using this scale the patient is assessed objectively to quantify the impairment caused by the stroke.
What is the NIH Stroke Scale?
A family member is unable to find words, and you notice the right side of face is drooping.
What is call 911?
Cholesterol, Blood Pressure, Blood Sugar
What is Know Your Numbers?
There will always be unused medication remaining after the dose is administered. The max dose is 25 mg. What is the dose per Kg for administration?
What is 0.25mg/kg?
Hemorrhage occurs within the brain
What is Intracerebral hemorrhage?
<4 hrs since time of symptom onset or 4-24 hrs since time of onset RACE score >5 or NIHSS>8
What is the time window for activation of Code Stroke?
In this 11 state region in southeast US, the risk of stroke is 34% higher
What is the "stroke belt"?
A very unhealthy habit that makes you twice as likely to die if you have a stroke.
What is SMOKING?
Monitoring VS, Neuro Checks, tongue/oral cavity must be completed after administration every_______.
What is a Subarachnoid Hemorrhage?
American Stroke Association developed the 60 minute or less protocol with a goal of intervention within 60 min upon arrival to the ED. DTN goal for BRRH is <45.
What is the golden hour?
Confusion, Difficulty understanding, Dizziness, Loss of Balance, Numbness, Severe Headache, Trouble speaking, Trouble walking, vision changes, weakness
What are the 10 signs and symptoms of Stroke?
Leading 2 causes of stroke
What is Atrial fib (Afib) and high blood pressure?
What is 185/110?