Acute Ischaemic Stroke Part II: General Critical Care and Stroke Treatment

Intended Learning Outcomes


Acute Ischaemic Stroke Part II: General Critical Care and Stroke Treatment
Describe the difference between an ischaemic and a haemorrhagic stroke. Identify etiologies of acute ischaemic stroke. Understand acute management of ischaemic stroke. Be able to identify and manage complications of acute ischemic stroke.


Acute Ischaemic Stroke Part II: General Critical Care and Stroke Treatment
1.1 Adopts a structured and timely approach to the recognition, assessment and stabilisation of the acutely ill patient with disordered physiology 1.4 Triages and prioritises patients appropriately, including timely admission to ICU 3.1 Manages the care of the critically ill patient with specific acute medical conditions 3.6 Recognises and manages the patient with neurological impairment