Stroke Types
87% of strokes make up this type that is caused by an occlusion of a cerebral artery
What is an ischemic stroke?
Difficulty swallowing that can lead to aspiration
What is dysphagia?
Mechanical retrieval of the occlusion in a cerebral artery that is done within 24 hours of symptom onset
What is a thrombectomy or embolectomy?
An uncontrolled disturbance in brain activity
What are seizures?
Regular turning and use of pressure-relieving devices can prevent this complication
What is skin breakdown?
Hemorrhagic stroke is most commonly caused by an aneurysm. Most clients complain of "the worst headache I have ever had."
What is a subarachnoid hemorrhage?
Blindness in half of the visual field in one or both eyes
What is hemianopsia?
What is the key diagnostics before treatment for a suspected stroke?
what is non contract head CT?
Cushing Triad is indicative of what stroke complication
What is increased intracranial pressure (ICP)?
Speaking slowly, avoiding completing the client's sentences, and providing emotional support can help with this stroke deficit
What theraputic communication?
Bleeding into the brain tissue, often caused by uncontrolled hypertension
What is an intracerebral hemorrhage?
Paralysis of one side of the body
What is hemiplegia?
What would be key labs you would need to know with a potential stroke patient?
What is bleeding times, kidney functions, blood sugar?
What is your priority concern for a post stroke patient who received a thrombolytic (alteplace, tenectaplase TNK)
What is bleeding?
Use of thickened liquids, swallowing assessments, and the chin tuck technique helps with this stroke deficit
What is dysphagia?
Caused by bleeding into brain tissue, the ventricles, or subarachnoid space.
What is a hemorrhagic stroke?
Loss of the ability to recognize objects through a particular sensory system
What is agnosia?
Emergent medication for ischemic stroke that must be given within 4.5 hours of symptom onset
What is tPA?
Perform passive and active ROM exercises , strength building and early ambulation to help avoid this.
What is contractures?
Elevating the affected extremity can prevent what stroke complication
What is edema?
The public know this as a mini-stroke
What is a transient ischemic attack (TIA)?
Impaired muscle control or coordination of voluntary movements
What is ataxia?
Removal of atherosclerotic plaque or thrombus from the carotid artery to prevent stroke.
What is carotid endarterectomy?
Aspiration from dysphagia can lead to this pulmonary complication
What is pneumonia?
Use of intermittent pneumatic compression devices, IVC filters, and anticoagulation can help prevent this complication from stroke
What is deep vein thrombosis?