Stroke Care A Practical Manual

by Harwood, Rowan H.; Huwez, Farhad; Good, Dawn

• ISBN13: 9780198529736
• ISBN10: 0198529732
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2005-06-16
• Publisher: Oxford University Press

Summary

Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term severe disability in the developed world. The past few years have seen the emergence of dedicated stroke services in many hospitals in the UK. This on-the-go handbook provides guidance on acute care for junior doctors, specialist nurses andother health professionals working on acute medical admission units, and more detailed practical guidance for those working on specialist stroke units. The handbook follows the pathway of care of a stroke patient from initial diagnosis, through acute care, patient management, long term care and rehabilitation, to outcomes and secondary prevention. It is written in a clear how-to-do-it style with many bullet points and practical guidelines, and isproduced in a handy, portable pocket format so it can always be close at hand. The authors have all worked in stroke care units and base their guidelines on the best available evidence and extensive practical experience. Subjects covered include not only the essential neurological aspects ofstroke care, but decision making and terminal care, psychological and rehabilitation issues, to name only a few. It should appeal to all those involved in the care of the stroke patient from clinicians, nurses, therapists and rehabilitation specialists.

Table of Contents

Is it a stroke?

What to do in the next few days

What to do in the first two weeks

Sub-arachnoid haemorrhage

Neuroimaging

Making difficult decisions

Terminal care

Rehabilitation

Discharge

Preventing strokes and other vascular events

Outcomes and prognosis

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