Strokes
Stroke that has a blood vessel blocked.
Ischemic Stroke
Febrile Seizures are caused by
sudden rise in temperature/fever
Main Focus of a seizure is to
maintain ABCs
What is considered hypogyclemia
less than 60-80
TIAs are signs of
serious strokes
Hemorrhagic stroke results from
bleeding inside the brain
Absence Seizures look like
little to no movement
If you find a patient without a pulse you should
begin chest compressions
What is the primary treatment for hypoglycemia
oral glucose
Syncope can be a sign of
life-threatening medical conditions
ICP stands for
Intercranial Pressure
Focal seizures may be aware during the seizure
True
If a patient doesn't improve after a seizure, you should
look for other causes.
What is the treatment for hypogyecmia
Normal Saline
For a stroke you should elevate the patient's head
30 degrees
TIAs subside within _____ hours
24
Status Epilepticus are seizures that last more than
4 or 5 minutes
IF your patient appears fine after a seizure during transport you should
Provide emotional support
GLucoagon affects the
liver
Headaches can be a sign of
a serious problem
Right-side hemispheric problems cause problems on the ______ side of the body.
Left
Postictal state resembles a
stroke
What vitals should you assess with a neurological emergency?
Heart rate
Blood pressure
Respiratory rate and pattern
Pulse oximetry and/or ETCO2
Glucose level monitoring
GCS scores
What is the first step in treating a diabetic patient
scene safety
EKGs are indicated for
all altered mental status patients