Stroke Care
The SA国际传媒 stroke topic contains news, research analysis, training and takeaways on EMS stroke assessment and treatment of both ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke.
Data collected on evidence-based measures informs this discussion meant to inspire further quality improvement by pairing specific metrics with practical recommendations
This app helps EMS providers triage symptoms more accurately and quickly 鈥� and get the patient to the right facility without delay
Learn how this tool has the potential to positively impact prehospital stroke care
Emergency responders will trial a microwave-imaging helmet designed to detect strokes and other traumatic brain injuries before the patient gets to a hospital
Heart disease, stroke, blindness, peripheral nerve damage, kidney failure and non-traumatic amputations are just some of the concerns to look out for
Nurse on scene transported the patient to meeting place, but the ambulance blew past them
The wait is drawing criticism after a Detroit News reporter suffered stroke-like symptoms while there covering a meeting
Studies also explore at how extreme temperatures affect EMS response, and the use of long backboards
The research counters assumptions that CPR beyond 20 minutes is 鈥渇utile鈥�
Sudden cardiac arrest researchers from 10 North American communities investigate prehospital interventions for sudden cardiac arrest
The Strokefinder device uses microwaves to examine brain tissue and correctly diagnose the type of stroke a patient has suffered
Doctors said her symptoms were stress related, until she returned with a recording of herself describing the numbness and slurred speech as it was happening
He dismissed his vision problem after processing a patient at the hospital, but a nurse saw him and intervened
Only about six in 100,000 children suffer strokes, but his mother immediately recognized the signs and called 911
The $3.1M lawsuit says she suffered brain damage after doctors let hours pass before treating her with clot-busting medication, and instead gave her Ativan
He鈥檚 not drunk, he鈥檚 having a stroke; use these tips to make sure the patient, not the suspect, receives proper care
The drug we use most often in EMS can cause harm if we give it without good reason
Learn the role emergency responders play in treating and transporting patients who call 911 for help
A-Fib is the most common cardiac rhythm disturbance and failing to treat it properly could result in a stroke
Use the AEIOU TIPS mnemonic, along with 12-lead EKG interpretation, to identify possible causes of reduced level of consciousness
What鈥檚 your assessment and care for a patient who had a headache the night before and now has a GCS of 9?
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