UK Issues National Protocol for Stroke Emergency Care

In the United Kingdom, the national Pre-hospital Stroke Guidelines Group has issued new guidelines and protocols for the emergency care of patients having or suspected of having a stroke or TIA.

Citing evidence that stroke victims who receive prompt emergency intervention have better outcomes, the guidelines cover these areas:

• recognition of stroke and TIA symptoms;
• pre-hospital management of stroke;
• brain imaging;
• arrival at hospital;
• the provision of information and support for patients and their families;
• investigation and management of patients with suspected TIA.

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• What is a Stroke?
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• Acute Stroke Treatments