Acute Ischaemic Stroke Preface Introduction Immediate Tasks Recognition of a suspected stroke and transfer Assessment Treatment Clinical Diagnosis Clinical assessment Mechanism and localisation of stroke Diagnostic Procedures Cerebral computed tomography (CCT) and its interpretation Magnetic resonance imaging Electrocardiogram Ultrasound studies Laboratory tests General Critical Care and Stroke Treatment Reperfusion therapy Which stroke patients should be admitted to the ICU? Managing the critically ill patient with stroke Secondary prophylaxis Rehabilitation Conclusion Acute Ischaemic Stroke » Preface Acute Ischaemic Stroke Intended Learning Outcomes Acute Ischaemic Stroke List the possible causes of stroke Describe the difference between an ischaemic and a haemorrhagic stroke Outline manage complications in a patient with stroke Describe how to initiate appropriate treatment in a timely manner eModule Information Relevant Competencies from CoBaTrICE Acute Ischaemic Stroke 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 Acute Ischaemic Stroke Preface Introduction Immediate Tasks Recognition of a suspected stroke and transfer Assessment Treatment Clinical Diagnosis Clinical assessment Mechanism and localisation of stroke Diagnostic Procedures Cerebral computed tomography (CCT) and its interpretation Magnetic resonance imaging Electrocardiogram Ultrasound studies Laboratory tests General Critical Care and Stroke Treatment Reperfusion therapy Which stroke patients should be admitted to the ICU? Managing the critically ill patient with stroke Secondary prophylaxis Rehabilitation Conclusion Acute Ischaemic Stroke » Preface
