Od-040787 Triaging the Acute ED Stroke Patient
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Type
On Demand

Credit
No
Description
This course is designed to help staff quickly identify the ED waiting room patient presenting with acute ... show more
This course is designed to help staff quickly identify the ED waiting room patient presenting with acute stroke symptoms for timely triage, thereby reducing waiting time for rapid assessment by ED Physicians.
show lessObjectives
- Explain the importance for timely management of potential stroke patients
- Identify how to escalate the patient with stroke symptoms depending on your role (e.g., registration, PCT)
- Identify stroke symptoms using the BEFAST acronym
Fees
Free
Activity Director
Jacquelyn Dalsanto
Activity Coordinators
Amy Swoboda
Organization
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center