Stroke

Question 1

What is the 1st thing to do with stroke that helps improve prognosis

Answer 1

Rapid identification and assessment (CSS)

Question 2

What is the next thing that helps improve stroke prognosis

Answer 2

Rapid response/transport to a Stroke Center

Question 3

What needs to be done immediately at the stroke center

Answer 3

Immediate CT scan

Question 4

What does the CT scan do

Answer 4

Tells where the stroke was and if it is ischemic or hemorrhagic

Question 5

If the CT scan shows it is ischemic stroke what type of therapy can be started

Answer 5

Fibrinolytic therapy

Question 6

What is the Cincinnati Criteria

Answer 6

FAST (face, arms, speech, time)

Question 7

If 1/3 of the stroke criteria (FAS) are met what is the chance/risk that it is a stroke

Answer 7

72%

Question 8

What is the more common type of stroke

Answer 8

Ischemic (~87%)

Question 9

What are the 8 D’s of stroke

Answer 9

Detection, Dispatch, Delivery (to hospital), Door (time to it), Data, Decision (on treatment), Drugs, & Disposition (to a stroke center)