Chapter 18, Neurologic Emergencies

After students complete this chapter presentation and the related course work, they will understand the significance and characteristics of the following: anatomy and physiology of the nervous system, common disease processes (strokes, seizures, headaches, and altered mental status), assessment and basic care management involving patients with neurologic emergencies (including performing tests for speech, facial movement, and arm movement), and assistance of the ALS provider in managing these neurologic emergencies.

0:00 Introduction
0:09 National EMS Education Standard Competencies (1 of 3)
0:44 Introduction (1013)
1:33 Anatomy and Physiology (107)
2:46 Anatomy and Physiology (57)
3:47 Pathophysiology
4:15 Headache (1 of 5)
5:01 Headache (3 of 5)
6:18 Ischemic Stroke (1 of 2)
6:43 Ischemic Stroke (2012)
6:50 Hemorrhagic Stroke (1 of 2)
7:39 Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
8:05 Signs and Symptoms of Stroke (1 of 4)
8:30 Signs and Symptoms of Stroke (2014)
8:44 Signs and Symptoms of Stroke (3 of 4)
9:07 Left Hemisphere
9:27 Right Hemisphere
10:01 Bleeding in the Brain
10:34 Conditions That May Mimic Stroke (2 of 2)
12:04 Absence Seizure
12:18 Partial (Focal) Seizure (1 of 2)
12:42 Partial (Focal) Seizure (2012)
13:14 Aura
13:44 Generalized Seizure
14:22 Status Epilepticus
14:47 Causes of Seizures (2 of 2)
15:23 The Importance of Recognizing Seizures
15:40 The Postictal State
16:15 Syncope
16:49 Causes of AMS (1 of 2)
17:14 Scene Size-up
17:41 Primary Assessment
17:56 History Taking
18:26 Secondary Assessment (2018)
19:42 Secondary Assessment (4 of 8)
21:15 Reassessment
22:44 Emergency Medical Care (3 of 3)
23:04 Emergency Medical Care: Headache
23:20 Emergency Medical Care: Migraine
23:44 Emergency Medical Care: Stroke
24:23 Emergency Medical Care: Seizure 1 of
24:53 Emergency Medical Care: Altered Mental Status
25:10 Review

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