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Mechanisms: (acronym: AEIOUTIPS)
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A-alcohol, acidosis, arrhythmia, anaphylaxis
E-epilepsy, environment I-insulin O-overdose U-underdose, Uremia(UTI) T-trauma, tumor I-infection P-psychiatric, poisoning S-stroke, shock, syncope, seizure |
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How is level of consciousness reported??
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stimulius given and the response to the stimulus given.
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2 types of Aphasia
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-expressive
-receptive |
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Expressive aphasia:
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-understands words
-follows commands -does not express self with words appropriately, but may be able to anser yes or no questions with guestures. |
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Receptive aphasia:
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-does not understand words
-can not follow commands -may or may not be able to speak. |
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treatment for ALOC:
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-airway
-oxygenation -monitor EKG -IV access -blood glucose test -treat mechanism -D50 if needed -narcan if needed -thiamine if needed |
