Acute Stroke Care (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781108731324)

You have just encountered a possible stroke patient. You ask yourself: what should I do first? How do I know it is a stroke? Is it too late to reverse the damage? This book provides integral assistance in answering these critical questions. All content is arranged in chronological order, covering all considerations in assessing and treating patients in the emergency room, stroke unit, and rehabilitation facilities. This new edition offers readers the latest information on stroke treatment, and features brand new chapters on stroke radiology, endovascular therapy, the uncommon causes of stroke, cerebral venous thrombosis, stroke prevention, and the transition to outpatient care. The comprehensive set of appendices contains useful reference information, including dosage algorithms, conversion factors, and stroke scales.

Author: Mary Carter Denny, Ahmad Riad Ramadan, Sean I. Savitz
ISBN-10: 1108731325
ISBN-13: 9781108731324
Publisher: Cambridge University Press
Language: English
Published: 01/02/2020
Pages: 312
Format: Paperback
Weight: 0.70lbs
Size: 7.20h x 4.90w x 0.50d