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MDC 4 Exam 1

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Patient interventions for Complications from spinal cord injuries - Autonomic dysreflexia, paralysis Breathing issues 2. FAST for Bells palsy - F- Face/ does the persons face look uneven A- Arm w ... eakness S- Speech difficulty T- Time to call 911 3. What cervical level of injury requires ventilation? - C3 and higher 4. What life threatening condition happens with paraplegia - Autonomic dysreflexia Skin break down Infection 5. How do you prevent ICP? - Elevate HOB, Keep head midline, 02 above 94% 6. What causes ICP? - Head trauma Infection Increased CSF Hemorrhage Tumors 7. Assessment findings for intracranial pressure - Headache Shallow breathing Nausea confusion Increased blood pressure 8. Anything blow ____ you need to ______ - 8 Intubate for ICP 9. Patient education after head injuries - Reduce ICP Post-op infections Straight up and down No alcohol (bleeding) 10. What medications are used to prevent migraines - Preventive -Beta Blocker -Calcium channel blockers 11. What medications are used to absorb migraines? - Tylenol Ibuprofen Triptans for severe HA Ergotamine Midrin 12. How do Preventive drugs for migraines work? - These aid in preventing vascular changes and are used to manage, not treat acute episodes 13. How do abortive drugs for migraines work? - Help stop a migraine from coming on 14. Dietary education for prevention of migraines - AVOID things such as: ETOH [Show More]

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