DEFINITION According to WHO, stroke is defined as a neurological disorder of Cerebro vascular injury Rapid lose of brain function due to disturbance in blood supply when blood flow stop in a part of brain some time its called brain attack
TYPES ISCHEMIC STROKE (85%) Occurs when a blood clot, (thrombus) blocks or plugs an artery leading to the brain ischemia. HEMORRHAGIC STROKE (5%) occurs when a blood vessel in the brain ruptures and bleeds TRANSIENT ISCHEMIC ATTACK ( TIA ) also known as a mini stroke usually resolve within 24 hours. Symptoms can last from a few minutes to a few days. TIAs are caused by a blood clot or fatty deposit that reduces or blocks blood flow to the brain. Risk factors include: Hypertension’ type 2 diabetes
NORMAL ARTERY ISCHEMIA HAEMORRHAGE
RISK FACTOR
WARNING SIGNS B Body balance E Eye vision blurred F Paralysis Facial down (bell’s palsy ) A Arm / leg hemiplegia body paralysis S Speech difficulty T Timely transport to the hospital
PREVENTION Eating healthy diet Exercising regularly, Avoid smoking , alcohol Maintain healthy life style and body weight Keep B.P. And diabetes under control
NURSING MANAGEMENT IF PATIENT UNCONSCIOUS Check breathing Pulse Start CPR IF PATIENT CONSCIOUS Head and shoulder elevated Maintain comfortable temperature and environment Loosen cloth Ensure airway clear Do not give anything by mouth Maintain O2 status Advice for rest Advice for limited activity
First a id Call foe emergency help Position safely on their side to prevent chocking Nill by mouth Note the time Note the symptoms ( befast ) Monitor breathing