Search Tag: ischaemic stroke

ICU Management

Faster-stroke-care-with-telemedicine-ambulance

2017 08 Mar

According to a study published in Neurology, people who are experiencing a stroke and are brought to the hospital in an ambulance with a CT scanner and telemedicine capabilities ar evaluated nearly two to three times faster than those taken in a regular ambulance. See Also : Optimising Use of Tele-ICU in Rural Hospitals Ischaemic stroke is...Read more

ICU Management

Management-of-acute-ischaemic-stroke

2015 31 Dec

Defining the Role of the Intensive Care Unit This review article aims to alter the preconceived mindset that surrounds the intensive care unit (ICU) and the patient with an acute ischaemic stroke (AIS). A contemporary body of evidence is emerging that shows that specific interventions can improve outcomes, and this article highlights key evidence-based...Read more