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Optimized Management of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Published on: January 18, 2018
Acute stroke management in emergency departments
Caroline Lawson1, Debbie Gibbons
1Yeovil District Hospital NHS Foundation Trust.
Abstract:
The introduction of thrombolysis and dedicated stroke units have greatly improved the management of people who have had a stroke. However, for the benefits of these advances to be fully realised, emergency department nurses must be able to recognise the signs of stroke and act appropriately and quickly. With thrombolysis, timing is all-important, so practitioners need the knowledge and skills to assess individuals' suitability for this treatment, request immediate brain scans and refer patients directly to stroke units.
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