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Do stroke victims feel pain when the stroke happens?
The paralyzed part doesn't feel any pain.
The mnemonic PEARL is helpful in identifying victims of?
stroke
Are stroke victims affected by cold environments?
yes
What group of trauma victims do you not elevate their legs to treat for shock?
The ones with no legs or chest wounds.
Victims caught in a fire have inhaled toxic smoke from furnishings?
sodium thiosulfate will elevate bood pressure dramatically
How serious is heat stroke?
Heat stroke can be life threatening and because the percentage of victims dying from heat stroke is very high, immediate medical attention is critical when problems first begin.
How do you treat periorbital edema?
Cold Compress, Elevate the head-45 degrees
How long does stroke victims need speech therapy?
The amount of time it takes stroke victims to regain their original speech abilities varies from patient to patient. If there has been little improvement in ten months, you may seek a second medical opinion.
Who is the patron saint of strokes?
Andrew Avellino and Wolfgang of Ratisbon are the patron saints of stroke victims.
Will stroke cause swelling of head?
No.
Do stroke victims get worse?
Not always, although it is possible. A stroke will kill brain cells, which are irreparable. It is possible that, like a cancer, the destruction of brain cells will continue to spread, however in this day and age, most stroke victims will recover fairly well, and further neurological damage will be prevented with medications and treatments. Further strokes are also not uncommon. If it seems as though a stroke victim close to you has suddenly deteriorated, take them to a hospital immediately, as they may have had another stroke.
Can a tight bra elevate your blood pressure?
Seems like it. I feel like my head is going to explode!
