Assessing the ED Stroke Patient for Disability - What Are the Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them?

December 2, 2020

The NIH Stroke Scale is beneficial when used correctly but is has its limitations. Relying entirely on the NIHSS will miss significant disability in a number of patients. Acute stroke care demands more than just an NIHSS assessment.

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What Lessons Have You Learned About Endovascular Therapy in COVID Patients and What Should We All Know?

December 2, 2020

Acute interventional management during the COVID pandemic requires a change of focus and practice. Challenges abound and danger exists at every decision point.

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Controversies in Prehospital Medicine: Choosing the Destination Medical Center for Stroke Patients

December 2, 2020

Once a stroke is suspected in the field, it stands to reason that the destination matters for the patient. But how much does it matter and where should patients be taken? Data meets politics in this compelling podcast.

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When Might You Use Heparin in the NeuroICU for a Stroke Patient?

December 2, 2020

Heparin in stroke remains controversial. Understanding the history and data and essential to mastering stroke care.

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Are the NNT and NNH for tPA Useful or Misleading in Acute Stroke Care?

December 2, 2020

Stroke treatment data are hard to interpret and can be misleading. A lot of misinformation has made its way into the literature and has confounded acute stroke care. Understanding NNT and NNH can help clinicians understand risks and benefits in a meaningful way.

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Dec 4

Emergency Nursing Assessments, the NIHSS and Pitfalls in Identifying Acute Stroke Patients. How Do You Do It, and Do It Well?

Brian Gibler posted on 12/4/2020

Moderator: Jordan Bonomo, MD, FCCM, FNCS
Other Participants: Kirk Miller, BSN, RN & Jennifer Campo, BSN, RN

Nurses in the emergency setting are the key to stroke patient progression. From first point of assessment and triage, ED nurses set the standard.

Ever wonder how experienced emergency nurses identify the needles in the haystacks? Ever wonder how varsity-level nurses impact stroke care in the emergency setting? In this podcast, Jen Campo and Kirk Miller, experienced nurses at a high-volume comprehensive stroke center share their expertise about emergency stroke nursing. In a dynamic discussion, they take listeners on a journey through the thought process of the emergency nurse and share advice about improving nursing care in the ED for stroke patients.