WHAT IF PATIENT HAS A BLEED INTO THE BRAIN?

IF YOUR PATIENT HAS A BLEED, HERE ARE SOME HELPFUL HINTS:
- follow MD orders.
- closely monitor neuro status and document.
- monitor for possible seizure activity.
- monitor vital signs and oxygen saturation(chp 5).
- medicate for pain and document results. Encourage patient to rest , as this will decrease the need for lots of pain meds. REMEMBER too much pain meds, may mask any changes in neuro status.
- educate family members about the need for rest , as this will decrease the need for too much pain meds and prevent secondary injury. Demands for oxygen to an already injured brain may be increased by too much stimulation.

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TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURY,

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