EMT Neurological Emergencies EFSC

A type of stroke that occurs as a result of bleeding inside the brain.

A disorder in which abnormal electrical discharges occur in the brain, causing seizure and loss of consciousness.

Swelling or enlargement of part of an artery resulting from weakness of the arterial wall.

A sensation experienced before a seizure; serves as a warning sign that a seizure is about to occur.

The three major parts of the brain are the

All of the following are associated with AMS EXCEPT

The left cerebral hemisphere controls

Seizures that result from sudden high fevers; most often seen in children.

Patients with highest risk of hemorrhagic stroke are those who have

Headache, vomiting, altered mental status, and seizures are all considered early signs of

A type of stroke that occurs when blood flow to a particular part of the brain is cut off by a blockage.

Loss of bowel and/or bladder control; may be the result of a generalized seizure.

Hypoglycemia can mimic conditions such as:

A sudden change in mental status that is generally acute and reversible.

Weakness on one side of the body.

A seizure characterized by severe twitching of all the body's muscles that may last several minutes or more.

The inability to understand and/or produce speech

A state of profound unconsciousness from which the patient cannot be roused.

Controls muscle and body coordination.

Interruption of blood flow to the brain that results in a loss of brain function

A seizure affecting a limited portion of the brain.

An interruption of blood flow to the brain that results in the loss of brain function; also called a stroke.

Slurred speech.

One of the basic sugars; it is the primary fuel for cellular metabolism.

The spinal cord exits the cranium through the