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Stroke and Neurodegenerative Disorders: 1. Stroke Management in the Acute Care Setting
Author(s) -
Reddy Cara Camiolo,
Moroz Alex,
Edgley Steven R.,
Lew Henry L.,
Chae John,
Lombard Lisa A.
Publication year - 2009
Publication title -
pmandr
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.617
H-Index - 66
eISSN - 1934-1563
pISSN - 1934-1482
DOI - 10.1016/j.pmrj.2009.01.015
Subject(s) - medicine , stroke (engine) , acute stroke , physical medicine and rehabilitation , intensive care medicine , emergency medicine , tissue plasminogen activator , mechanical engineering , engineering
Objective This self‐directed learning module highlights management of stroke in the acute care setting. It is part of the study guide on stroke and neurodegenerative disorders in the Self‐Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Using a case vignette format, this article specifically focuses on initial assessment and management of acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, descriptions of posterior circulation and lacunar stroke, and criteria for admission to acute inpatient rehabilitation after stroke and secondary stroke prevention. The goal of this article is to improve the learner's ability to identify, treat and manage a patient with a stroke in the acute care setting.