S/SX
What is Face, Arms, Speech, Time and taught to public?
LKW
What is Last Known Well?
Neuro Assessment used for non-stroke patients
What is the Glascow Coma Scale (GCS)?
Symptoms include :Gait ataxia, Limb ataxia, Nystagmus, Vertigo, Headache, Nausea/vomiting
What is Cerebellar stroke?
The name of the test used to assess neuro deficits
What is MEND exam?
time frame in which TIA symptoms usually resolve
What is an 1-2 hours?
Left gaze preference, Right visual field deficit, Right hemiparesis, Right hemisensory loss
What are symptoms of Left (dominant hemisphere) stroke?
60 minutes
What is Door to Needle? (Admin of tPA)
The name of the exam that the MD uses to assess the patient for severity of neurological deficit
NIH stroke scale (NIHSS)
This posturing is caused by problems with cervical spinal tract or cerebral hemisphere
What is decorticate posturing
Right gaze preference, Left visual field deficit, Left hemiparesis, Left hemisensory loss, Neglect (left hemi-inattention
What are symptoms of Right (non-dominant) hemisphere stroke?
The most complaint from someone possibly having a hemorrhagic stroke
What is "worst headache of my life"
The dose of tPA given to a patient
What is 0.9 mg/kg (max dose 90 mg}?
Immediately following seizure activity where patient is confused, lethargic, combative or sleepy
What is post-ictal?
One of the most common neuro complaints seen in the ED
What is a headache?
arrhythmia noted in stroke patients
What is atrial fibrillation?
20 minutes
What is the Door to CT goal?
What is the name of the exam used to assess for possible LVO
What is VAN exam?
This type of posturing is caused by problems with the midbrain or pons, severe brain injury
What is decerebrate posturing?