Open AccessManagement of Acute Ischaemic Stroke
Author(s) -
David Jarrett,
Hemang Dave
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
acute medicine
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.14
H-Index - 12
eISSN - 1747-4892
pISSN - 1747-4884
DOI - 10.52964/amja.0108
Subject(s) - medicine , ischaemic stroke , thrombolysis , aspirin , audit , multidisciplinary approach , stroke (engine) , intensive care medicine , acute stroke , psychological intervention , emergency medicine , medical emergency , tissue plasminogen activator , nursing , ischemia , cardiology , mechanical engineering , social science , management , sociology , myocardial infarction , economics , engineering
National audits of stroke care in the UK have repeatedly shown deficiencies in basic care. The key to good care is prompt thorough assessment, investigation and management of physiological parameters i.e blood pressure, glycaemia, temperature and oxygenation. Three interventions are of proven benefit in acute ischaemic stroke: admission to an organised stroke service, early aspirin and intravenous thrombolysis. The use of multidisciplinary guidelines and education and audit around these improves care.