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Common Conditions That Can Mimic a Stroke
Manage episode 433078921 series 3289457
If a person suddenly develops symptoms such as weakness, slurred or garbled speech, loss of balance, or a massive & severe headache; it’s possible they could be having a stroke.
The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale.
There are several conditions that can mimic a stroke.
Identification & treatment of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
Identification & treatment of hypoxia using a pulse oximeter.
Some seizures, electrolyte imbalance, sepsis, brain tumors, and Bell’s Palsy can also mimic a stroke.
Prehospital providers should transport suspected stroke patients to a stroke center following their local protocols.
Hospital providers should active their stroke team to ensure rapid assessment and treatment.
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Manage episode 433078921 series 3289457
If a person suddenly develops symptoms such as weakness, slurred or garbled speech, loss of balance, or a massive & severe headache; it’s possible they could be having a stroke.
The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale.
There are several conditions that can mimic a stroke.
Identification & treatment of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.
Identification & treatment of hypoxia using a pulse oximeter.
Some seizures, electrolyte imbalance, sepsis, brain tumors, and Bell’s Palsy can also mimic a stroke.
Prehospital providers should transport suspected stroke patients to a stroke center following their local protocols.
Hospital providers should active their stroke team to ensure rapid assessment and treatment.
Connect with me:
Website: https://passacls.com
@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn
Give Back & Help Others:
Your support helps cover the monthly cost of software and podcast & website hosting so that others can benefit from these ACLS tips as well. Donations made via Buy Me a Coffee at https://buymeacoffee.com/paultaylor are appreciated.
Make a difference in the fight against breast cancer by donating to my Men Wear Pink fundraiser for the American Cancer Society (ACS) at http://main.acsevents.org/goto/paultaylor Every dollar helps in the battle with breast cancer.
Good luck with your ACLS class!
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