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Saturday, May 8, 2010

Stroke

Neuro Exam:
General Aspects-Grooming, long and short term memory, language
LOC-first indicator of a problem A&Ox4, lethargic, stuporous, comatose
Equal muscle strength, coordination, gait, reflexes
V/S, LOC, PERRLA, Motor strength

Aphasia-total loss of comprehension and use of language
Dysphasia-difficulty with language comprehension or use.

Ischemic: Blockage
Hemoragic: Bleed
BASICALLY THE SAME EXCEPT FOR DRUGS!! (Don't want to give hemoragic aintibleeding meds!)

Parkinson's and strokes may look similar.



Video found here.



Video found here.

MS



Video found here.

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