Publisher:
Apex Innovations
Course Series:
Hemispheres 3.0®
Specialties:
CCU
EmergencyPreparedness
EmergencyMedicalServices
ER
ICU
AmbulatorySurgeryCenter
Credits:
5.00 ANCC
5.00 ACCME
5.00 ACPE
4.50 CAPCE
5.00 FLCEH
5.00 CA BPT
5.00 OHPT
5.00 PNPT
Course Description:
Level IV of Hemispheres 3.0 examines the stroke chain of survival for patients with suspected ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke or transient ischemic attack (TIA) from detection in the community, through emergency care with appropriate disposition. Prehospital care and routing or transfer to an appropriate facility is critical to quickly accessing skilled, stroke-ready care. Emergency stroke assessment, imaging, diagnosis, and interventions, including reperfusion, are examined with considerations to optimize patient outcomes. This guideline-based course concludes with a case study to help you put your knowledge into practice. Course Objectives: At the conclusion of this educational activity, the participant should be able to: 1. Describe prehospital care of the acute stroke patient and appropriate destination routing. 2. Relate urgent assessments and diagnostics required in the emergency setting for the acute stroke patient. 3. Examine guideline-based interventions and reperfusion options used to treat acute ischemic stroke.
Other courses in this series:
Hemispheres 3.0®: Level 1 - Brain Anatomy and Physiology
Hemispheres 3.0®: Level 2 - Stroke Pathophysiology
Hemispheres 3.0®: Level 3 - Stroke Assessments
Hemispheres 3.0®: Level 4 - Rapid Stroke Response
Hemispheres 3.0®: Level 5 - Ischemic Stroke - Inpatient
Hemispheres 3.0®: Level 6 - Hemorrhagic Stroke - Inpatient
Hemispheres 3.0®: Level 7 - Discharge Considerations and Stroke Prevention
Hemispheres 3.0®: Level 8 - Excellence in Stroke Care
Hemispheres 3.0®: Level 9 - Recognize and Respond to Stroke - for Nonclinical
