ADDRESSING CRANIAL NERVE ASSESSMENT

 Updated 3/24

 

Dear nurses,

New information is  available regarding cranial
nerves and stroke assessment.
Please click on the links below:

Cranial nerves
Stroke assessment

Learn more about : Neurological assessment

Learn more about: Medical abbreviations - Part 2

            
Aortic rupture may occur as a result of trauma.
Shortness of breath, chest or upper back pain
are some of the symptoms.

Cardiac Tamponade may be caused by penetrating 
trauma such as a knife wound. Pericardiocentesis
is usually done to remove the blood in the pericardial
sac. Learn more, by clicking on the link below:
 The Circulatory System