How to Identify Stroke and Manage it Promptly – Time is Neurone#701624

• Recognize the early warning signs of stroke.
• Understand different types of stroke (ischemic, hemorrhagic, and TIA).
• Learn to quickly assess and diagnose stroke using clinical tools and imaging.
• Develop skills for time-sensitive interventions (thrombolysis, thrombectomy).
• Master post-acute management and rehabilitation strategies.
• Enhance communication skills for team-based stroke care.

• Emergency Medicine Physicians
• Neurologists
• General Practitioners
• Nurses in stroke units or emergency care
• Paramedics and First Responders
• Medical Students
• Other healthcare professionals involved in acute stroke care

• Pre-assessment and post-assessment to gauge knowledge improvement.
• Live group instruction by stroke specialists and neurologists.
• Interactive group activities, case studies, and role-playing.
• Real-world examples of stroke management and emergency scenarios.
• Hands-on workshops on stroke assessment tools and acute interventions.
• PowerPoint presentations, LCD displays, and flip charts.
• Each participant receives a binder containing course materials.

Day 1: Recognizing and Diagnosing Stroke
• Session 1: Introduction to Stroke Pathophysiology
o Understanding the different types of stroke: Ischemic, Hemorrhagic, and TIA.
o The concept of “Time is Neuron” and the impact of delayed treatment.
o Risk factors and prevention strategies for stroke.
• Session 2: Early Signs and Symptoms of Stroke
o Using the FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) approach.
o Identifying less obvious stroke presentations (e.g., posterior circulation stroke).
o Differential diagnosis: Ruling out stroke mimics.
• Workshop 1: Practical Stroke Assessment
o Case Study 1: Identifying an ischemic stroke in an elderly patient.
o Hands-on practice using stroke assessment tools: NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS).

Day 2: Emergency Stroke Management – Time-Critical Interventions
• Session 1: Diagnostic Imaging and Rapid Assessment
o Use of CT and MRI in stroke diagnosis.
o Interpreting imaging findings and making decisions based on results.
o Understanding time windows for treatment options.
• Session 2: Acute Management of Ischemic Stroke
o Indications and contraindications for intravenous thrombolysis (tPA).
o Mechanical thrombectomy: Indications, patient selection, and timing.
o Managing blood pressure and other parameters during acute stroke.
• Workshop 2: Simulated Emergency Stroke Management
o Case Study 2: Managing an acute ischemic stroke with tPA.
o Role-playing scenarios: Stroke team response in the ED.
o Decision-making exercises for thrombolysis and thrombectomy.

Day 3: Post-Acute Stroke Management and Rehabilitation
• Session 1: Management of Hemorrhagic Stroke and Complications
o Recognizing hemorrhagic stroke and intracerebral bleeds.
o Emergency surgical interventions and managing elevated intracranial pressure (ICP).
o Addressing stroke-related complications: Seizures, aspiration pneumonia, DVT.
• Session 2: Post-Stroke Care and Rehabilitation
o Understanding the role of early rehabilitation and multidisciplinary care.
o Managing motor, cognitive, and speech deficits post-stroke.
o Stroke prevention: Long-term management of risk factors (e.g., hypertension, diabetes, atrial fibrillation).
• Workshop 3: Case-Based Learning and Group Discussion
o Case Study 3: Managing a hemorrhagic stroke and post-stroke rehabilitation.
o Final group discussions on the most effective stroke management strategies.
o Interactive session on the importance of follow-up care and patient education.