Effect of Mobile Stroke Unit Dispatch in all Patients with Acute Stroke or TIA
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DOI: 10.1002/ana.26541
Abstract: To determine the effect of additional mobile stroke unit (MSU) dispatch on functional outcomes among the full spectrum of stroke patients, regardless of subtype or potential contraindications to reperfusion therapies. read more here.
Keywords: effect mobile; unit dispatch; stroke unit; mobile stroke ... See more keywords
Quantifying regional variations in components of acute stroke unit (ASU) care in the international HeadPoST study
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jns.2020.117187
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Access to acute stroke unit (ASU) care is known to vary worldwide. We aimed to quantify regional variations in the various components of ASU care. METHOD Secondary analysis of the Head Positioning in acute… read more here.
Keywords: unit asu; regional variations; asu care; acute stroke ... See more keywords
Lowering bronchoaspiration rate in an acute stroke unit by means of a 2 volume/3 texture dysphagia screening test with pulsioximetry.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.nrleng.2014.12.017
Abstract: Abstract Introduction During acute stroke, 30% of all patients present dysphagia and 50% of that subgroup will experience bronchoaspiration. Our aim was to compare mortality and bronchoaspiration rates associated with the water test compared to… read more here.
Keywords: acute stroke; bronchoaspiration; stroke unit; test ... See more keywords
Noninfectious complications of acute stroke and their impact on hospital mortality in patients admitted to a stroke unit in Warsaw from 1995 to 2015.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.pjnns.2017.09.003
Abstract: BACKGROUND Medical complications often worsen the prognosis after stroke. Our aim was to investigate the association between particular noninfectious complications and hospital mortality of acute stroke patients admitted to an urban Polish stroke center, and… read more here.
Keywords: patients admitted; unit; noninfectious complications; 1995 2015 ... See more keywords
Exploring oral care practices, barriers, and facilitators in an inpatient stroke unit: a thematic analysis
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DOI: 10.1080/09638288.2022.2040616
Abstract: Abstract Purpose Oral care is essential to support the health and rehabilitation of stroke survivors but is often performed poorly in the inpatient setting. This article examines the current practices, barriers and facilitators to oral… read more here.
Keywords: barriers facilitators; stroke unit; care; practices barriers ... See more keywords
Successful dabigatran reversal after subdural hemorrhage using idarucizumab in a mobile stroke unit
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DOI: 10.1097/md.0000000000020200
Abstract: Abstract Rationale: Idarucizumab is a specific reversal agent for patients with bleeding related to the anticoagulant dabigatran. There are no prior descriptions of Idarucizumab administration in the prehospital setting for intracranial hemorrhage. Patient concerns: An… read more here.
Keywords: reversal; dabigatran; stroke unit; mobile stroke ... See more keywords
Impact of the COVID‐19 outbreak on acute stroke pathways – insights from the Alsace region in France
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DOI: 10.1111/ene.14316
Abstract: Background and purpose To date, no study has attempted to quantify the impact of the COVID‐19 outbreak on the incidence and treatment of acute stroke. Methods This was a retrospective review of acute stroke pathway… read more here.
Keywords: impact covid; covid outbreak; acute stroke; alsace region ... See more keywords
Ultraearly thrombolysis by an anesthesiologist in a mobile stroke unit: A prospective, controlled intervention study
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DOI: 10.1111/ene.14877
Abstract: Acute stroke treatment in mobile stroke units (MSU) is feasible and reduces time‐to‐treatment, but the optimal staffing model is unknown. We wanted to explore if integrating thrombolysis of acute ischemic stroke (AIS) in an anesthesiologist‐based… read more here.
Keywords: anesthesiologist mobile; ultraearly thrombolysis; thrombolysis; thrombolysis anesthesiologist ... See more keywords
Stroke in the stroke unit: Recognition, treatment and outcomes in a single‐centre cohort
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DOI: 10.1111/ene.15415
Abstract: In‐hospital strokes (IHS) are associated with longer diagnosis times, treatment delays and poorer outcomes. Strokes occurring in the stroke unit have seldom been studied. Our aim was to assess the management of in‐stroke‐unit ischaemic stroke… read more here.
Keywords: stroke stroke; recognition treatment; stroke unit; unit ... See more keywords
Interpretation of Brain CT Scans in the Field by Critical Care Physicians in a Mobile Stroke Unit
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DOI: 10.1111/jon.12458
Abstract: In acute stroke, thromboembolism or spontaneous hemorrhage abruptly reduces blood flow to a part of the brain. To limit necrosis, rapid radiological identification of the pathological mechanism must be conducted to allow the initiation of… read more here.
Keywords: mobile stroke; stroke unit; brain; critical care ... See more keywords
Qualitative investigation of the perceptions and experiences of nursing and allied health professionals involved in the implementation of an enriched environment in an Australian acute stroke unit
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DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2017-018226
Abstract: Objective An enriched environment embedded in an acute stroke unit can increase activity levels of patients who had stroke, with changes sustained 6 months post-implementation. The objective of this study was to understand perceptions and experiences… read more here.
Keywords: staff; enriched environment; acute stroke; stroke unit ... See more keywords