ABSTRACT

This illustrated text presents the reader with an overview of the best-practice management protocols for acute stroke, as practiced by a major medical center. For senior staff the book describes key considerations in establishing and running an acute stroke facility on an on-going basis, and for other members of the care team, how their role within

chapter 1|4 pages

Setting the goal for the stroke center

chapter 2|12 pages

Stroke center organization

chapter 3|4 pages

Regional stroke networks

chapter 5|6 pages

Acute stroke interventions

chapter 6|6 pages

Issues in acute management

chapter 7|6 pages

Prevention of complications

chapter 8|10 pages

Secondary prevention of stroke

chapter 9|8 pages

Stroke rehabilitation