'Stroke symptoms' presentation slideshows

Disorders of the Peripheral Vascular System

Disorders of the Peripheral Vascular System. Arterial (Non-Cardiac) and Venous. Objectives . Describe peripheral vascular disorders Name 8 common peripheral vascular disorders Explain the pathophysiology of peripheral vascular disorders.

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ACUTE STROKE CARE FOR THE EMS PROVIDER

ACUTE STROKE CARE FOR THE EMS PROVIDER. Julie Berdis-RN,BSN,CNRN, Stroke Coordinator Providence Sacred Heart Medical Center Spokane, Washington. Disclosures. No financial disclosures Will be discussing off-label uses Always follow your local and regional protocols. Objectives.

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13: Neurologic Emergencies

13: Neurologic Emergencies. Brain Structure and Function. The Spinal Cord. Common Causes of Brain Disorder (1 of 2). Many different disorders can cause brain dysfunction and can affect LOC, speech, and muscle control. If problem is caused by heart and lungs, entire brain will be affected.

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THROMBOLYSIS

THROMBOLYSIS. Acute MI. Reducing delay is our major challenge. Delay in context : Delay thrombolysis by 1 hour = 21 deaths/1000 patients in one month (and probably as many again die in 2 years) Rawles 1998. How to establish reperfusion. Thrombolysis Coronary Angioplasty ( PTCA).

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Stroke Care in Europe

Stroke Care in Europe. L. Garcia-Castrillo, MD, SEMES Department of Emergency Medicine University Hospital Marques de Valdecilla Cantabria , Spain. Alert ED. Diagnosis & Treatment. EMS Response & Transport. Dispatch. Identification. Stroke Chain of recovery.

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Stroke

Stroke. Prepared by. DR. MAHDY ATTIA. United Company Physician Tel : 03-359-5024 mahdya@united.sabic.com. Stroke is a brain attack!. Stroke is a cutting off vital blood and oxygen to the brain cells that control everything you do - from speaking, to walking, to breathing.

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CIRCULATORY

CIRCULATORY. SYSTEM. serves to move blood to a site or sites where it can be oxygenated, and where wastes can be disposed. The Circulatory System is the main transportation and cooling system for the body .

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Seeing a Stroke

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MANAGEMENT OF STROKE

MANAGEMENT OF STROKE. Stroke: Definition. Stroke is clinically defined as a neurologic syndrome characterized by acute disruption of blood flow to an area of the brain and corresponding onset of neurologic deficits related to the concerned area of the brain. Nurs Clin N Am 2002;37:35-57.

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Understanding Stroke

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Stroke

Stroke. Implementing NICE guidance. 2008. NICE clinical guideline 68. What this presentation covers. Introduction Scope Key priorities for implementation Costs and savings Discussion Find out more. Introduction. Stroke is a major health problem in the UK Each year in England:

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Steps to Take When Your Elderly Loved One Has a Stroke-converted

One of the top causes of death among seniors is a recurrent stroke, which is why the recovery process from an initial stroke is extremely important.

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Acute Stroke Could your patient benefit from thrombolysis?

Acute Stroke Could your patient benefit from thrombolysis?. SUDDEN ONSET OF STROKE SYMPTOMS CLEAR ONSET TIME < 3HOURS AGO DISABLING SYMPTOMS NOT IMPROVING HYPOGLYCAEMIA EXCLUDED NO ABSOLUTE CONTRAINDICATIONS TO THROMBOLYSIS CALL STROKE TEAM NOW. YES. YES. Time is brain

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