Stroke Code From EMS to Thrombectomy: An Interdisciplinary In Situ Simulation for Prompt Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Treatment of acute ischemic stroke is challenging because it requires prompt management, interdisciplinary collaboration, and adherence to specific guidelines. This resource addresses these challenges by providing in situ simulated practice with stroke codes by practicing clinicians at unannounced times.

Methods

An emergency department team was presented with a 55-year-old simulated patient with speech difficulty and right-sided weakness. The team had to assess her efficiently and appropriately, including activating the stroke team via the hospital paging system. The stroke team responded to collaboratively coordinate evaluation, obtain appropriate imaging, administer thrombolytic therapy, and recognize the need for thrombectomy. Learners moved through the actua

SUBMITTER: Bentley S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8380761 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature