Pr-040788 Triaging the Acute ED Stroke Patient.
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Type
Presentation

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 less
Objectives
- 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
Faculty
Jacquelyn Dalsanto
Organization
MedStar Southern Maryland Hospital Center