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Identification & Treatment of Common Conditions That Can Mimic a Stroke

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If a person suddenly develops symptoms such as weakness, slurred or garbled speech, loss of balance, or a massive & severe headache; it’s possible they could be having a stroke.

The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale.

There are several conditions that can mimic a stroke.

Identification & Treatment of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.

Identification & Treatment of hypoxia using a pulse oximeter.

Some seizures, electrolyte imbalance, sepsis, brain tumors, and Bell’s Palsy can also mimic a stroke.

Prehospital providers should transport suspected stroke patients to a stroke center following their local protocols.

Hospital providers should active their stroke team to ensure rapid assessment and treatment.

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Good luck with your ACLS class!

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If a person suddenly develops symptoms such as weakness, slurred or garbled speech, loss of balance, or a massive & severe headache; it’s possible they could be having a stroke.

The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale.

There are several conditions that can mimic a stroke.

Identification & Treatment of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia.

Identification & Treatment of hypoxia using a pulse oximeter.

Some seizures, electrolyte imbalance, sepsis, brain tumors, and Bell’s Palsy can also mimic a stroke.

Prehospital providers should transport suspected stroke patients to a stroke center following their local protocols.

Hospital providers should active their stroke team to ensure rapid assessment and treatment.

Connect with me:

Website: https://passacls.com

@PassACLS on X (formally known as Twitter)

@Pass-ACLS-Podcast on LinkedIn

Give back - buy Paul a bubble tea here

Good luck with your ACLS class!

  continue reading

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