Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA)

Cerebrovascular Accident (CVA) “Stroke” Ma. Tosca Cybil A. Torres, RN

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Mechanisms that compromise the blood flow to the brain

Blockage of an artery ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Rupture of an artery (hemorrhage) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Thrombotic Stroke ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Embolic stroke ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Systemic Hypoperfusion ,[object Object],[object Object]

Venous Thrombosis ,[object Object]

Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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The main types of extra-axial hemorrhage: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Diagnostics: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Medical Mgt ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Surgical Mgt ,[object Object],[object Object]

Application of the Nursing Process ,[object Object]

Signs and Symptoms of Stroke ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Five major signs of stroke: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Nursing Priorities: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Nursing interventions: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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Discharge goals: ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

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