Neurovascular Crisis: Caring for Stroke Patients

Seminar eLearning DVD-ROM Audio CD

Program Category: Continuing Education Course

Areas of Practice: Administration Ambulatory Care Behavioral Health Cardiology Certifications Critical Care Emergency Gastroenterology Med-Surg Neurology Nursing Legalities Orthopedic Pediatrics Pre, Peri, Post-Op Care Progressive Care/Stepdown Pulmonary Rehab Staff Development Women's Health/Perinatal Other

Course Description

This course provides a more advanced review of the ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke patient. It also offers a compre-hensive review of anatomy, assessments and diagnostics, providing an in-depth refresher on the pathophysiology and care of the stroke patient. It reviews the various types of strokes and interventions, both pharmacologic and endovascu-lar. The course covers the comorbidities of stroke in present-day patients; it also covers the complications and bed-side treatment modalities, such as intracranial pressure (ICP) and targeted temperature management (TTM).

Program Learning Outcomes

This program prepares the learner to:

Recognize the continuum of care for the various stroke patients, from initial presentation to discharge and into the community.

Sign-in begins at 7:30 am. The day includes a one-hour lunch (on your own), as well as a morning and afternoon break of 15 minutes each. The order of lectures presented and break times may vary according to speaker preference.

Day 1, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm

Neurovascular Anatomy and Diagnostic Imaging
Stroke Syndromes and Correlative Assessments
Thrombotic/Ischemic Strokes
Cardioembolic Stroke
Hemorrhagic Stroke
Interventional Radiology Procedures

Day 2, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm

Primary, Secondary Stroke Prevention
Anticoagulation and Medical Management of Strokes
Chronic Comorbid Factors in Stroke Patients
ICP Monitoring
TTM in Stroke Patients
Cerebral Vasospasm
Rehabilitation and Palliative Care

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