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Cerebrovascular Accident
1.
2. Overview
A stroke occurs when the blood supply to
part of your brain is interrupted or reduced,
depriving brain tissue of oxygen and
nutrients
A stroke is a medical emergency
Strokes can be treated and prevented
3. Epidemiology
Global Perspective
13.7 million new strokes each year
5.5 million people die of stroke annually
70% acute stroke caused by ischaemic event
Indian Perspective
Prevelance 90-222 per 100,000 (Dalal 2007)
102,620 million deaths (Nongkynrih 2004)
1.44 – 1.64 million new cases every year (WHO
2005)
4. Symptoms
Trouble with speaking and understanding
Paralysis or numbness of the face, arm or
leg
Trouble with seeing in one or both eyes
Headache
Trouble with walking
8. Risk Factors
Medical Risk Factors
1. Hypertension
2. Smoking
3. Diabetes
4. High cholesterol
5. Cardiovascular disease
6. Obstructive Sleep
Apnea
7. Family history
Other Factors
1. Age > 55
2. Sex – Men>Women
3. Race – African
American
4. Hormones - OCP
9. Types of Stroke
Ischaemic – caused by a blocked artery.
Hemorrhagic – caused by leaking or bursting
of blood vessel.
Transient Ischaemic Attack (TIA) – caused by
temporary disruption of blood flow to the
brain.
20. ED Treatment
Treatment
Cervical spine Spinal precautions
Airway Maintain airway, intubate for GCS<8
or as needed
Oxygenation and ventilation Oxygen saturation >90; PCO2 35-45
BP Systolic BP > 90 mmHg, MAP 80
mmHg; give NS, blood products as
needed
Exam and GCS GCS before paralytics if possible; treat
life-threatening injuries and active
bleeding
Stat head CT and cervical spine Identify mass lesions and signs of
increased ICP
Repeat exam Check GCS for changes and for signs
of impending herniation/deterioration
21. ED Treatment
Treatment
Check glucose Treat hypoglycemia and hyperglycemia
Control temperature Maintain between 36o F and 38.3o F
Seizure prophylaxis Give antiepileptic drug if GCS < 10,
acute seizure with injury, or abnormal
head CT scan
Identify and treat elevated ICP,
herniation
Keep head of the bed at 30 degrees;
ensure good BP, ventilation and
temperature control; give Mannitol 1
gm/kg IV bolus; urgent NS consult
Neurosurgery referral/transfer for
advanced care
ICP monitoring, ventriculostomy for
ICP management, emergency surgery
22. Preventive Medication
Anti-platelet drugs
Aspirin – makes blood less likely to clot
Anticoagulants
Heparin and Warfarin – reduce blood
clotting
28. Complications
Paralysis or loss of muscle movement
Difficulty in talking or swallowing
Memory loss or thinking difficulties
Emotional problems
Pain or numbness
Changes in behavior and sel-care ability
29. Nursing Care in Acute
Stroke Patients
The emergency or
hyperacute phase –
prehospital/ED
Acute care phase –
ICU/Stroke
Unit/Medical care unit
Two Phases
30. Nursing Care – Acute Phase
Bleeding assessment of post thrombolysis patient –
check for raised ICH
Monitor Blood Pressure
Check Temperature
Cardiac Monitoring
Monitor Oxygen Saturation
Identification of Seizures
31. Nursing Goals
(Planning Patient Recovery)
Improved mobility
Avoidance of shoulder pain
Achievement of self care
Relief of sensory and
perceptual deprivation
Prevention of aspiration
Continence of bowel and
bladder
Improved thought
processes
Achievement of a form of
communication
Maintenance of skin
integrity
Restoration of family
functioning
Absence of complications
32. Stroke Recovery and
Rehabilitation
Neurologist
Rehabilitation doctor
Nurse
Dietitian
Physical therapist
Occupational therapist
Recreational therapist
Speech therapist
Social worker
Psychologist/Psychiatrist
Case manager
Chaplain
33. Take Home Message
Stroke is treatable
Remember FAST – Recognise Stroke
Early treatment – better outcome
Nursing care – second to none
Stroke recovery – Team effort