Stroke Care
The EMS1 stroke topic contains news, research analysis, training and takeaways on EMS stroke assessment and treatment of both ischemic stroke and hemorrhagic stroke.
Learn common triggers, assessment findings, and the different phases and classifications of seizures
Challenge your expertise on stroke, seizures, shock and more
Nine interactive scenarios designed to enhance your understanding of seizures, strokes and common acute patient presentations
The chief medical officer of data company ESO said stroke and heart attack patients may be transporting themselves or not seeking treatment
Officials say the dispatcher didn’t initiated an EMS response during or after the eight-minute 911 call despite having the patient’s address
Learn how CarolinaEast Medical Center is providing STEMI patients with the best possible care by streamlining communication between EMS providers and clinicians
The arbitrator said the lieutenant’s firing was unfair because three other medics involved in the incident were only suspended
Century Ambulance reduces brain tissue loss by connecting neurologists to perform NIHSS assessment in the field
Implementing mobile stroke units: Why proper training and streamlined workflow is crucial to success
Jefferson Health and Bensalem Rescue Squad’s MSU was acquired and put into service in five months; learn how the unit’s success was a direct result of collaborative efforts
Regardless of the stroke score or scale that you utilize, what’s most important is having a strong foundation to rely on for stroke assessment and care
Rapid restoration of blood flow is the most critical determiner of functional brain survival
In the coming years, EMS will be engaged in even more efforts to triage patients in the field to route them to the most appropriate hospitals
In this episode, our co-hosts discuss the different types of strokes providers will encounter, how to treat each, and stroke patient transport procedures
EMT Liam Glinane, 63, was released from the hospital after six weeks, just in time for Thanksgiving
The Grady Memorial Hospital Mobile Stroke Unit aims to save crucial time by immediately administering treatment to patients
The caller said a recording played over the phone as he tried to help a neighbor having a stroke
Nick Hutton, a sixth-grader, called 911 when he noticed his great-grandmother had slurred speech and a drooping face
NAEMSP and NATA recommend a cool first, transport second approach to exertional heat stroke treatment with cold water immersion therapy
The Montgomery County Hospital District EMS experience paired a novel stroke assessment endovascular pathway with specialized training
The study spanned from 2014 to 2018 and looked at data from 161 patients, who underwent intra-arterial thrombectomy after suffering a stroke
Ericka Long, 29, suffered a stroke after contracting meningitis from a patient
EMS providers treating head injuries and GI bleeds should check medication history for antiplatelets and anticoagulants to prevent hemorrhage
Raul Zecheru, EMT, responded to a call and started experiencing stroke symptoms
In 20-25% of cases, stroke symptoms and signs represent a stroke mimic, such as hypoglycemia, epilepsy, multiple sclerosis or infection
The MSU features telemedicine capabilities, a CT scanner and will be staffed with certified personnel to treat patients in the field known as the “Brain Rescue Team”
FirstNet connectivity and 4G LTE/5G communications can connect EMS to doctors and hospitals for transport guidance, and to activate stroke, trauma and other specialty teams
In its second year, the benchmark report based on EMS national data digs deeper into five key metrics and adds two additional measures
The feasibility of a telehealth program within a large EMS system highlights progress in matching healthcare resources with patient needs
Most state rules direct EMS providers to the closest hospital with a stroke unit, regardless of the attack’s severity, and some states limit providers from choosing out-of-state hospitals
The Columbus Division of Fire and the city’s three major hospital networks are working together to fund, equip and staff a mobile stroke unit
Two mobile stroke units will hit the road April 1, and all care administered by their crews, including CT scans and stroke-alleviating medications, will be free to patients
