/stroke-care Stroke Care en-US Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:08:31 GMT /response-times/insider-analysis-the-racial-gap-in-stroke-care-response-times A University of Michigan study uncovers significant delays in stroke alerts for Black patients, despite equal presentation of symptoms Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:08:31 GMT /response-times/insider-analysis-the-racial-gap-in-stroke-care-response-times /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/drunk-versus-diabetes-how-can-you-tell-IPqqk8mtnAjBmJFv/ When the conditions are ripe, the distinction between intoxication and a diabetic emergency can easily be blurred Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:02:26 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/drunk-versus-diabetes-how-can-you-tell-IPqqk8mtnAjBmJFv/ /ems-products/training-tools/articles/bells-palsy-vs-stroke-whats-the-difference-hPbKgRbw56OFkPUv/ Here's a breakdown of differences in Bell's palsy and stroke symptoms and prehospital care differences Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:35:14 GMT /ems-products/training-tools/articles/bells-palsy-vs-stroke-whats-the-difference-hPbKgRbw56OFkPUv/ /legislation-funding/cdc-highlights-disparities-in-ems-funding-and-patient-outcomes EMS agencies face significant geographic, racial and income-based disparities, impacting response times and patient care Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:59:33 GMT /legislation-funding/cdc-highlights-disparities-in-ems-funding-and-patient-outcomes /coronavirus-COVID-19/research-covid-19-history-doubles-long-term-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke-and-death New study shows risk remains elevated for years after a COVID-19 infection, especially for those with certain blood types. Sun, 13 Oct 2024 14:37:00 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/research-covid-19-history-doubles-long-term-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke-and-death /ems-products/medical-equipment/ohiohealth-adds-hinckley-medicals-oneweight-ambulance-gurney-scale-to-its-mobile-stroke-treatment-unit-for-improved-stroke-care OneWeight is the first patient scale specifically designed for use with ambulance gurneys Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:39:24 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/ohiohealth-adds-hinckley-medicals-oneweight-ambulance-gurney-scale-to-its-mobile-stroke-treatment-unit-for-improved-stroke-care /response-times/insider-analysis-the-racial-gap-in-stroke-care-response-times A University of Michigan study uncovers significant delays in stroke alerts for Black patients, despite equal presentation of symptoms Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:08:31 GMT /response-times/insider-analysis-the-racial-gap-in-stroke-care-response-times /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/drunk-versus-diabetes-how-can-you-tell-IPqqk8mtnAjBmJFv/ When the conditions are ripe, the distinction between intoxication and a diabetic emergency can easily be blurred Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:02:26 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/drunk-versus-diabetes-how-can-you-tell-IPqqk8mtnAjBmJFv/ /stroke-care/study-finds-black-stroke-patients-face-delays-lower-rates-of-prehospital-notification Data from 600,000 stroke patients nationwide shows EMS providers were 20% less likely to give prehospital notification for Black patients Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:47:23 GMT /stroke-care/study-finds-black-stroke-patients-face-delays-lower-rates-of-prehospital-notification /ems-products/training-tools/articles/bells-palsy-vs-stroke-whats-the-difference-hPbKgRbw56OFkPUv/ Here's a breakdown of differences in Bell's palsy and stroke symptoms and prehospital care differences Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:35:14 GMT /ems-products/training-tools/articles/bells-palsy-vs-stroke-whats-the-difference-hPbKgRbw56OFkPUv/ /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ Being an emergency medical technician is rewarding job, and with the right EMT training, there's plenty of room to grow Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:14:57 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ /patient-handling/point-pleasant-fire-department-enhances-ems-with-hinckley-medicals-oneweight-ambulance-gurney-scale OneWeight's two-button design is easy to use, allowing providers to obtain accurate weight measurements with minimal training quickly Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:38:54 GMT /patient-handling/point-pleasant-fire-department-enhances-ems-with-hinckley-medicals-oneweight-ambulance-gurney-scale /legal/minn-officials-consider-lawsuit-settlement-over-medics-allegedly-misdiagnosing-stroke The lawsuit highlighted St. Paul medics reporting manifestations of Parkinson's disease and obtaining a refusal from a patient who can’t read or speak English Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:43:14 GMT /legal/minn-officials-consider-lawsuit-settlement-over-medics-allegedly-misdiagnosing-stroke /technology/saving-time-saves-lives-how-technology-empowers-rural-ems A decentralized mobile telemedicine system is rectifying care disparities in rural Georgia Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:06:10 GMT /technology/saving-time-saves-lives-how-technology-empowers-rural-ems /heat-related-illness/articles/feel-the-heat-managing-exertional-heat-stroke-4sOBidEFVXyajamp/ NAEMSP and NATA recommend a cool first, transport second approach to exertional heat stroke treatment with cold water immersion therapy Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:21:48 GMT /heat-related-illness/articles/feel-the-heat-managing-exertional-heat-stroke-4sOBidEFVXyajamp/ /ems-products/ePCR-Electronic-Patient-Care-Reporting/annual-ems-index-looks-at-performance-on-key-issues How is your agency faring on these important metrics? Thu, 06 Jun 2024 20:55:08 GMT /ems-products/ePCR-Electronic-Patient-Care-Reporting/annual-ems-index-looks-at-performance-on-key-issues /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/houstons-mobile-stroke-unit-receives-new-look-capabilities New graphics, a CT scanner and equipment for testing and treatment have been added to Houston’s Mobile Stroke Unit Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:32:43 GMT /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/houstons-mobile-stroke-unit-receives-new-look-capabilities /stroke-care/articles/3-ways-community-paramedics-can-assist-with-after-stroke-care-I0LHIW2zwZ9nJcPl/ By working on prescription compliance, smoking cessation and other risk factors, community medics can make a difference in the lives of stroke patients Mon, 06 May 2024 15:47:54 GMT /stroke-care/articles/3-ways-community-paramedics-can-assist-with-after-stroke-care-I0LHIW2zwZ9nJcPl/ /telemedicine/decreasing-door-to-needle-time-with-telehealth Lessons learned from implementation of a telestroke program Wed, 01 May 2024 17:42:36 GMT /telemedicine/decreasing-door-to-needle-time-with-telehealth /ems-products/Medical-Monitoring/academic-emergency-medicine-publishes-results-from-episode-ps-covid-revealing-harmony-can-reliably-identify-lvo-stroke MindRhythm’s device, Harmony, is a feasible tool for use in the prehospital setting Tue, 23 Apr 2024 20:57:09 GMT /ems-products/Medical-Monitoring/academic-emergency-medicine-publishes-results-from-episode-ps-covid-revealing-harmony-can-reliably-identify-lvo-stroke /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ Monitoring AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:50:42 GMT /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ /stroke-care/australian-company-reveals-first-look-at-stroke-diagnostic-device-to-be-used-in-ambulances The Micro-X Head CT is intended for use in ambulances, allowing for immediate stroke diagnosis Wed, 13 Mar 2024 15:17:46 GMT /stroke-care/australian-company-reveals-first-look-at-stroke-diagnostic-device-to-be-used-in-ambulances /stroke/redefining-stroke-alerts-the-case-for-a-ct-alert Reframe your thinking to get patients with atypical neurologic emergency symptoms immediate care Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:26:13 GMT /stroke/redefining-stroke-alerts-the-case-for-a-ct-alert /hospital/hawaii-hospitals-see-overcrowded-eds-at-the-beginning-of-the-year Officials identify several reasons for patient surge in Oahu emergency departments Sat, 20 Jan 2024 17:00:00 GMT /hospital/hawaii-hospitals-see-overcrowded-eds-at-the-beginning-of-the-year /ems-products/medical-equipment/mindrhythm-completes-enrollment-in-its-multicenter-prehospital-trial-for-identifying-large-vessel-occlusion-stroke EPISODE-hEadpulse for Ischemic StrOke DEtection Prehospital, is a large, EMS based study that included 6 states, 17 hospitals, and 14 EMS facilities Tue, 05 Dec 2023 18:05:32 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/mindrhythm-completes-enrollment-in-its-multicenter-prehospital-trial-for-identifying-large-vessel-occlusion-stroke /seizures/articles/on-demand-webinar-short-circuit-seizures-Dzr8vOJfHyHcWLUe/ Learn common triggers, assessment findings, and the different phases and classifications of seizures Sat, 14 Oct 2023 00:30:31 GMT /seizures/articles/on-demand-webinar-short-circuit-seizures-Dzr8vOJfHyHcWLUe/ /ems-education/articles/test-your-knowledge-acute-medical-emergency-terminology-JyKzieu6F7rO3Ns6/ Challenge your expertise on stroke, seizures, shock and more Wed, 11 Oct 2023 15:29:14 GMT /ems-education/articles/test-your-knowledge-acute-medical-emergency-terminology-JyKzieu6F7rO3Ns6/ /medical-clinical/articles/paramedic-primer-acute-medical-conditions-lUQt19jAPs7mgkcH/ Nine interactive scenarios designed to enhance your understanding of seizures, strokes and common acute patient presentations Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:22:46 GMT /medical-clinical/articles/paramedic-primer-acute-medical-conditions-lUQt19jAPs7mgkcH/ /stroke/articles/uk-researchers-look-at-diagnosing-stroke-through-saliva-at-the-point-of-care-Q1SKoQpJlyd0reB8/ The University of Birmingham team will evaluate saliva, blood and urine samples in those with suspected stroke Mon, 31 Jul 2023 20:11:52 GMT /stroke/articles/uk-researchers-look-at-diagnosing-stroke-through-saliva-at-the-point-of-care-Q1SKoQpJlyd0reB8/ /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ Monitoring AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment Mon, 08 Apr 2024 14:50:42 GMT /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ /heat-related-illness/articles/feel-the-heat-managing-exertional-heat-stroke-4sOBidEFVXyajamp/ NAEMSP and NATA recommend a cool first, transport second approach to exertional heat stroke treatment with cold water immersion therapy Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:21:48 GMT /heat-related-illness/articles/feel-the-heat-managing-exertional-heat-stroke-4sOBidEFVXyajamp/ /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/drunk-versus-diabetes-how-can-you-tell-IPqqk8mtnAjBmJFv/ When the conditions are ripe, the distinction between intoxication and a diabetic emergency can easily be blurred Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:02:26 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/drunk-versus-diabetes-how-can-you-tell-IPqqk8mtnAjBmJFv/ /ems-products/medical-equipment/ohiohealth-adds-hinckley-medicals-oneweight-ambulance-gurney-scale-to-its-mobile-stroke-treatment-unit-for-improved-stroke-care OneWeight is the first patient scale specifically designed for use with ambulance gurneys Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:39:24 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/ohiohealth-adds-hinckley-medicals-oneweight-ambulance-gurney-scale-to-its-mobile-stroke-treatment-unit-for-improved-stroke-care /stroke-care/articles/3-ways-community-paramedics-can-assist-with-after-stroke-care-I0LHIW2zwZ9nJcPl/ By working on prescription compliance, smoking cessation and other risk factors, community medics can make a difference in the lives of stroke patients Mon, 06 May 2024 15:47:54 GMT /stroke-care/articles/3-ways-community-paramedics-can-assist-with-after-stroke-care-I0LHIW2zwZ9nJcPl/