The Code Stroke Handbook: Approach to the Acute Stroke Patient

A 65-year-old patient arrives at the Emergency Department exhibiting stroke symptoms that began just 45 minutes ago. You are called STAT! In recent years, acute stroke management has undergone a revolutionary transformation. Significant advancements in acute treatments, diagnostic neuroimaging, and organized systems of care are paving the way for improved patient outcomes. Stroke has transitioned from a largely untreatable condition in its early stages to a true medical emergency that is now potentially treatable—and in some cases, even curable. nThe Code Stroke emergency response embodies a coordinated, team-based approach to stroke patient care, demanding rapid and accurate assessment, diagnosis, and intervention to save the brain and minimize permanent damage. The Code Stroke Handbook encompasses the “essentials” of acute stroke management, empowering clinicians to deliver best-practice patient care. nDesigned for frontline physicians, nurses, paramedics, and medical learners at various training levels, this book emphasizes clinical pearls and pitfalls, guideline recommendations, and high-yield information that is often overlooked in standard textbooks. It is packed with practical tips to prepare you for the next stroke emergency and alleviate any anxiety when the Code Stroke pager sounds. An easy-to-read, practical clinical resource spread over 12 comprehensive chapters covering the fundamentals of code stroke consultations: history-taking, stroke mimics, neurological examination, acute stroke imaging (non-contrast CT/CT angiography/CT perfusion), and treatment options (thrombolysis and endovascular therapy). Includes valuable clinical pearls and pitfalls , neuroanatomy diagrams, and stroke syndromes, all presented in a format that is easily digestible and a size that is convenient for quick reference while on-call at the hospital. Authors: nAndrew Micieli (Author) Edition: n1st Publication Date: nJune 10, 2020