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Sub arachnoid haemorrhage and Symptoms |
Bleeding at the surface of the brain. Very serious. Symptoms- Sudden Severe Headache -stiff neck -Sensitivity to light -blurred double vision -slurred speech and weakness on one side of the body. -loss of consciousness and convulsions (uncontrollable shaking). |
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What causes subarachnoid haemorrhages |
- Smoking - high blood pressure - excessive alcohol consumption. -severe head injuries which is otherwise called traumatic subarachnoid hemorrhage. |
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What is a Dissection |
It when a tear occurs in the inner layer of the major Arteries in the carotid or vertebral arteries. Blood appears and builds in-between the wall layers causing it to bulge and slow or stop blood flow to the brain. |
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Early Warning Score |
1 is good 7 or above is bad. |
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NEWS SCORE |
1 is good and 20 is bad |
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Stroke of the motor cortex Symptoms |
Hemiparesis Spasticity Loss of fine motor skills Speech problems Incontinence |
