POST STROKE - WHY THERAPY

Updated 5/25

In the image above, Ann is an opera singer.
While on stage, she suddenly starts having
trouble getting her words out. Her right arm
also feels weak. These symptoms are classic
of stroke symptoms.

Severe headache, mental confusion, visual
disturbances and right or left sided weakness
may also occur.

The consequences of poor circulation

The patient who has heart failure,
is also at risk for stroke or renal failure.
The diabetetic patient is also at risk for stroke.

Reperfusion Therapy is a form of treatment that
is used for patients who have a myocardial infarction

(MI) with STEMI. Typically, the patient with a
completely blocked coronary artery, would
demonstrate STEMI on the EKG.

TPA ( Thrombolytic Plasminogen Activator)
is not only used for reperfusion in patients
who had a myocardial infarction, it is also
used in the treatment of embolic strokes.

Dear nurses,

Hope you had a good week. I just wanted to

share with you a topic which can sometimes
be overlooked.

Therapy whether physical, occupational or speech
is sometimes necessary to complete the healing
process. Learn more by clicking on the link:

Why Therapy

COLONOSCOPY, PERITONITIS

Scenario: Jenna is scheduled for a colonoscopy,

Over the last week, she noticed blood in he stool

and irregularities. The doctor has now ordered

a colonoscopy.

Care planning should also be included.

                       Colonoscopy

A colonoscopy may be done for a number of reasons,

removal of colonic polyps and blood in the stool are

just a few. 

    Preparation and Procedure

Prior to a colonoscopy, special preparation is done.

This may include enemas and clear liquids.

During the procedure, a fiber-optic instrument is inserted

into the colon, which allows for visualization of the lower

portion of the large intestines.

Post procedure, abdominal cramps and gas have been reported

by some patients.

Peritonitis

Peritonitis is an infection of the peritoneum, which is the lining of the

abdominal cavity and its organs. 

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