Blocking and Tackling - The Fundamentals of Stroke CT Interpretation

May 19, 2021
Non-contrast head CT remains the initial imaging modality in the workup of a patient with a suspected stroke, yet not everyone is comfortable with real time interpretation.
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Challenges in Endovascular Therapy for Acute Stroke- What Should the Rest of Us Know?

May 11, 2021
Endovascular treatment of acute stroke is intimidating to many providers. Dr. Grossman takes this opportunity to share his expertise and help the rest of us understand what neurointervention can do for acute stroke patients and what the future of endovascular stroke care holds.
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Difficult Strokes to Identify: Tricks and Tips From the Frontline

April 26, 2021
Identifying difficult stroke syndromes with Dr. Stacie Demel- learn from one of our nation's experts in stroke education and care as she takes us through the stroke syndromes that keep her up at night. The posterior circulation, the young patient, and the potential mimics that confuse us all are the focus of this podcast.
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The New Standards for Prehospital Stroke Patient Destinations; the Dawn of a New Era in EMS

March 11, 2021
The destination for prehospital patients with suspected stroke has been controversial for many years. Should they be taken to the closest ED, the closest stroke ready hospital, or the closest comprehensive stroke center? Does rural, suburban, or urban location matter when selecting a receiving institution? The new AHA white paper addresses this and more.
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IV tPA for Acute Strokes in Patients with COVID - What Does the Limited Evidence Mean?

December 4, 2020
The incidence of acute stroke in COVID-19 patients occurs at a rate that is at least 7 times greater than the general population. Controversy about the safety and efficacy of IV-tPA remains.
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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. 

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