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Outline Review of the Nervous System -Non-traumatic Stoke, Seizure, Other Common Causes Signs and Symptoms Assessment and Treatment
 * Neurological Emergencies **

Brain/Spinal Cord- Central Nervous System Peripheral Messages Cerbrum Frontal - Emotions and Thoughts CSF- Spinal Fluid (acts like shock absorber)

Generalized Grand Mal** Absence (Petit Mal) Seizure
 * __Characteristics of Seizures__
 * 3-5 min.
 * Unconscious
 * Uncontrolled twitching/thrashing
 * 5-30 min. postictal state
 * Brief
 * Blank stare, no response
 * Common in young children

__Common Causes of Non-Tramatic Neurological Emergencies Seizures-__ Epilepsy High or Rapid - Onset Fever Microscopic Brain Abnormality Metabolic or Chemical Problems Brain Tumor, Infection or Scar

> Unconscious or disoreinted > Labored (fast, deep) breathing > Cyanotic > Hemiparesis (one-side, weakness) > All improve the timeline (minutes) Hypoglycemia- Low blood sugar Hypothermia- low, body temp. Hyperthermia- overheated patient Alcohol Other Drugs Illness Infection
 * __After Seizure Symptoms__**
 * Postictal State
 * Incontinence- wet or poop pants
 * Embarrassed or Combative

Stroke