In this episode, Kaela and Gord talk to Kevin Lambert, CCP and Lead Instructor of Critical Care Education at BCEHS about stroke care. They discuss the basic pathophysiology of stroke and it's mechanisms of injury, including clinical presentations and the use of the FAST-VAN assessment. They identify stroke mimics, prehospital treatment and explain the concept of "hot stroke," including the importance of timelines in hospital treatment.
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11/15/19 • -1 min
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