Hemorrhagic Stroke
A hemorrhagic stroke is the sudden death of brain tissue that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or bursts (ruptures). When this happens, certain areas of the brain do not get enough oxygen, and blood builds up and presses on certain areas of the brain (hemorrhage). Lack of oxygen and pressure from hemorrhaging can lead to brain damage.
There are two types of hemorrhagic stroke, depending on where bleeding occurs. If bleeding occurs within the brain tissue, the condition is called an intracerebral hemorrhage. If bleeding occurs in the area between the brain and the membrane that covers the brain (subarachnoid space), the condition is called a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Hemorrhagic stroke is a medical emergency. …show more content…
○ Relieve nausea or vomiting.
○ Stop or prevent seizures (anticonvulsants). (not in symptoms?)
○ Relieve fever.
○ Prevent the blood vessels in the brain from going into spasm in response to the presence of bleeding.
○ Control bleeding in the brain.
• Assisted breathing (ventilation). This involves using a machine called a ventilator to help you breathe.
• Giving donated blood products through an IV tube (transfusion). You will receive cells that help your blood clot.
• Placing a tube (shunt) in the brain to relieve …show more content…
• Performing surgery to stop bleeding, remove a blood clot or tumor, or reduce pressure.
Your treatment will depend on how long you have had your symptoms, the severity of your symptoms, and the cause of your symptoms.
Medicines and changes to your diet may be used to help treat and manage risk factors for stroke, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Activity
• Return to your normal activities as told by your health care provider. Ask your health care provider what activities are safe for you.
• Rest. Rest helps the brain to heal. Make sure you:
○ Get plenty of sleep. Avoid staying up late at night.
○ Keep a consistent sleep schedule. Try to go to sleep and wake up at about the same time every day.
○ Avoid activities that cause physical or mental stress.
General Instructions
• Take over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your health care provider.
• Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until your health care provider approves.
• Limit alcohol intake to no more than 1 drink per day for nonpregnant women and 2 drinks per day for men. One drink equals 12 oz of beer, 5 oz of wine, or 1½ oz of hard
A hemorrhagic stroke is the sudden death of brain tissue that occurs when a blood vessel in the brain leaks or bursts (ruptures). When this happens, certain areas of the brain do not get enough oxygen, and blood builds up and presses on certain areas of the brain (hemorrhage). Lack of oxygen and pressure from hemorrhaging can lead to brain damage.
There are two types of hemorrhagic stroke, depending on where bleeding occurs. If bleeding occurs within the brain tissue, the condition is called an intracerebral hemorrhage. If bleeding occurs in the area between the brain and the membrane that covers the brain (subarachnoid space), the condition is called a subarachnoid hemorrhage. Hemorrhagic stroke is a medical emergency. …show more content…
○ Relieve nausea or vomiting.
○ Stop or prevent seizures (anticonvulsants). (not in symptoms?)
○ Relieve fever.
○ Prevent the blood vessels in the brain from going into spasm in response to the presence of bleeding.
○ Control bleeding in the brain.
• Assisted breathing (ventilation). This involves using a machine called a ventilator to help you breathe.
• Giving donated blood products through an IV tube (transfusion). You will receive cells that help your blood clot.
• Placing a tube (shunt) in the brain to relieve …show more content…
• Performing surgery to stop bleeding, remove a blood clot or tumor, or reduce pressure.
Your treatment will depend on how long you have had your symptoms, the severity of your symptoms, and the cause of your symptoms.
Medicines and changes to your diet may be used to help treat and manage risk factors for stroke, such as diabetes and high blood pressure.
HOME CARE INSTRUCTIONS
Activity
• Return to your normal activities as told by your health care provider. Ask your health care provider what activities are safe for you.
• Rest. Rest helps the brain to heal. Make sure you:
○ Get plenty of sleep. Avoid staying up late at night.
○ Keep a consistent sleep schedule. Try to go to sleep and wake up at about the same time every day.
○ Avoid activities that cause physical or mental stress.
General Instructions
• Take over-the-counter and prescription medicines only as told by your health care provider.
• Do not drive or operate heavy machinery until your health care provider approves.
• Limit alcohol intake to no more than 1 drink per day for nonpregnant women and 2 drinks per day for men. One drink equals 12 oz of beer, 5 oz of wine, or 1½ oz of hard