Cerebrovascular and Spinal Cord D...
Cerebrovascular and Spinal Cord Disorders

Nursing Student Deep Dive by Trevor Love

Episode notes

In this essential episode we explore two critical areas of neuro nursing: spinal disorders and cerebrovascular disorders. From herniated discs to strokes, understanding these conditions is key to providing life-saving care and promoting long-term recovery.

You’ll learn:

  • The anatomy and function of the spinal cord and cerebral circulation
  • Common spinal disorders like herniated intervertebral discs, spinal cord injuries (SCI), and spinal stenosis—including injury levels and expected deficits
  • Key cerebrovascular conditions such as ischemic stroke, hemorrhagic stroke, and transient ischemic attacks (TIAs)
  • How to perform essential neurologic assessments (NIH Stroke Scale, motor/sensory  ... 
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