Stroke Cerebrovascular Flashcards
(5 cards)
1
Q
What is a stroke?
A
Disruption of blood flow to part of the brain causing brain cell death.
2
Q
What are the two main types of stroke?
A
Ischemic (clot blocking artery) and hemorrhagic (blood vessel rupture, often from hypertension).
3
Q
What are the FAST signs of stroke?
A
Face droop, Arm weakness, Speech difficulty, and Time to call 911.
4
Q
What other symptoms might stroke patients show?
A
Sudden severe headache, slurred speech, vision problems, confusion, and difficulty walking or balance.
5
Q
What are EMT priorities in stroke?
A
Perform stroke assessment (FAST), note last known well time, administer oxygen if hypoxic, keep patient calm with head elevated, and transport rapidly to a stroke center.
