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Neurological Symptoms Assessment in Triage
Introduction
Triage Nurse Introduction: Hi, I'm Mark, the triage nurse on duty tonight. Could you please confirm your name and date of birth for me?
Patient Confirmation: Yes, it's Barry Davis and my date of birth is May 16, 1972.
Triage Assessment Process
Quick Assessment: Triage involves a rapid evaluation to determine the appropriate care pathway.
Initial Checks: Let's start with your blood pressure, if that's okay with you?
Neurological Symptoms: Patient reports strange sensations, including pins and needles and numbness on the left side of the face and tongue.
Patient History and Symptoms
Onset of Symptoms: Symptoms began this morning with weakness and sensory changes in the limbs and face.
Additional Symptoms: Patient also complains of headache.
Medical Examination
Blood Pressure and Pulse: Blood pressure noted to be high, patient reports accompanying headache.
Neurological Examination: Assessing pupil reactions, facial muscle strength, and limb mobility to identify any neurological deficits.
Assessment Findings
Neurological Deficits: Patient exhibits weakness on the left side of the body, consistent with reported symptoms.
Next Steps
Immediate Action: Patient to be transferred to A&E for further examination by a doctor.
Pain Management: Pain relief to be administered after doctor's assessment.
Transport: Patient will be moved promptly to A&E for thorough evaluation and treatment.