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Neuro diagnostic & procedure -Cerebral Angiogram oPreprocedural Assess for allergies to iodine (shellfish) Assess kidney function Take off jewelry Refrain from eating or drinking 4-6 hours... prior to test Instruct patient sedation is given before and during procedure Instruct client to void before the procedure Instruct the client on what side effects occur with dye Metallic taste, warm sensation over face, jaw, tongue, lip and behind ears oPostprocedural Inspect insertion site and distal extremities for pedal pulses, color and warmth -Electroencephalography (EEG) oAssess electrical activity of the brain oPreprocedural Wash hair before procedure Sleep deprivation is better for this procedure Patient does not need to be NPO Avoid stimulants 12-24 hours before procedure oDuring procedure Takes 1 hour Flashing lights may be used Patient may be asked to hyperventilate Increases electrical activity in the brain oPostprocedural Normal activity can resume Glass coma scale (GCS) Assess LOC <8 indicates severe TBI 9-12 indicates moderate TBI > 13 indicates minor TBI -Intracranial pressure monitoring (ICP) oMonitor device is inserted into the cranial cavity that records pressure Risk for infection oGCS score < 8 patients are candidates for ICP monitoring 1 oIrritability is early sign of ICP. [Show More]

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