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Neuro Wise

Introduction

Welcome - START HERE (4:57)
Meet Your Instructors
Pre-Test
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Exploring Dangerous Preconceived Notions: A Safety Intervention

Neuro Anatomy

Circulatory System of the Brain (4:50)
Lobes of the Brain (5:10)
Cerebral Hemodynamics
Ventricular System (6:33)

Neuro Assessment

Tips for Performing Neuro Assessments (3:00)
Conscious Neuro Assessment (35:39)
Unconscious Neuro Assessment (53:01)
Neuro & Stroke Floor Assessment & Considerations
Noticing Subtle Neuro Changes
Communicating & Documenting Assessment Findings

Primary & Secondary Injury

Definitions
Prevention of Secondary Injury
Causes of Secondary Injury
Treatments

It's All About the Salt

Why This Matters So Much
Hypernatremia and Hyponatremia
Patient Examples
Salt Syndromes
Treatment of Imbalances

Diagnostics & Labs

Hematology
Chemistry
Coagulation Labs
CT / CTA / CT Perfusion Study
MRI/MRA
Cerebral Angiogram
Transcranial Doppler
EEG

Neuro Orientation & Report

Orientation Expectations
Utilizing the Medical Record
Phases of Neuro Orientation
Neuro Report
Floor Report Examples
ICU Report Examples
Floor Time Management
ICU Time Management

Neuro Disease Processes

Ischemic Stroke (5:29)
Subarachnoid Hemorrhage (5:57)
Intraventricular Hemorrhage (2:04)
Intracerebral Hemorrhage (8:34)
Epidural Hematoma
Subdural Hematoma
Brain Tumors
Hydrocephalus
Spinal Injuries
Central Nervous System Infections
Seizures & Status Epilepticus
Guillain Barré Syndrome (GBS)
Myasthenia Gravis
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS), Huntington's Disease and Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Rule Out TIA

Common Procedures

Thrombectomy
Craniotomy
Drain Placement
Transsphenoidal Hypophysectomy
Lumbar Puncture
Spinal Surgeries

Equipment

Intracranial Pressure Monitoring
External Ventricular Drains (23:00)
Bolts
Ventilators
Arterial Lines
Central Venous Pressure & Non-Invasive Cardiac Monitoring
Licox® Catheters

Medications

Diuretics
Important IV Fluids
Vasopressors
Vasodilators
Antiarrhythmics
Antimicrobial Therapy
Sedatives
Antiepileptics
Anticoagulation Medications

Neurological Emergencies

Recognition & First Steps
Interventions
Patient & Family Communication in Urgent/Emergent Situations

Death & Dying

Cardiac Death vs. Brain Death
Brain Death Testing
Organ Procurement & Donation
Palliative Care & Hospice
Emotional Support & Education (12:00)

Conclusion

References
Post-Test & Continuing Education Credits
Exam Rationales
Thank You & Next Steps (3:46)
Contact & Feedback
Recommended Resources
Refer a Friend Program
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