CNS Depression + Neuro Assessment
Objectives
- What is CNS Depression?
- How do you conduct a neuro assessment?
- In detail, what are important criteria in doing a neuro assessment
CNS Depression
- CNS function slows down
- Can affect different systems
- regulates vital organs, digestion, circulation
Causes
- metabolic acidosis
- diabetic ketoacidosis
- CNS depressants: opioid overdose
- stroke, brain trauma
Symptoms
- lack of coordination
- reduced HR
- muscle weakness
- NV
- constipation
- low BP
- slow RR
- confusion
Neuro Assessment - Purpose
assesses balance, coordination, the function of nerves, reflexes, mental status, motor and sensory skills
Neuro Assessment
LOC: alert?
Eye opening, verbal response, motor response
Subjective: health hx
- bones: trauma, ROM
- ADLs
- Self care
- Joints: pain, stiffness
- Muscles: cramps, weakness
Objective:
- inspect joints for size, colour, swelling, deformities
- palpate: temp, tenderness, mass
- ROM
- Muscle testing: against opposing force
- compare sides
- Pupils: PERRLA, accommodation
- Motor function: grip test
- Pain: sternum rub (can cause bruising)
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CNS Depression + Neuro Assessment by Drasti M Bhagat is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution License (CC BY), except where otherwise noted.
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