/stroke-care Stroke Care en-US Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:44:31 GMT /pharmacology/insider-analysis-newly-fda-approved-stroke-drug-may-simplify-in-hospital-care What will TNKase’s 5-second IV bolus mean for EMS stroke care? Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:44:31 GMT /pharmacology/insider-analysis-newly-fda-approved-stroke-drug-may-simplify-in-hospital-care /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ Everything you need to know to obtain EMT training, EMT certification and launch your career as an emergency medical technician in the rewarding field of emergency medicine Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:36:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ Monitoring a patient's level of consciounsess with AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:43:00 GMT /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ /cardiac-care/doctors-urge-dont-drive-during-a-heart-attack-or-stroke-call-911 Experts warn that driving someone to the hospital during a medical emergency can cost critical time Sat, 19 Apr 2025 16:00:00 GMT /cardiac-care/doctors-urge-dont-drive-during-a-heart-attack-or-stroke-call-911 /pharmacology/insider-analysis-newly-fda-approved-stroke-drug-may-simplify-in-hospital-care What will TNKase’s 5-second IV bolus mean for EMS stroke care? Tue, 08 Apr 2025 19:44:31 GMT /pharmacology/insider-analysis-newly-fda-approved-stroke-drug-may-simplify-in-hospital-care /legal/wash-judge-dismisses-stroke-patients-dui-protocol-lawsuit A judge dismissed a lawsuit against Puyallup police and Central Pierce Fire & Rescue filed by a woman who was misdiagnosed with DUI but was later found to have suffered a massive stroke Tue, 01 Apr 2025 13:33:05 GMT /legal/wash-judge-dismisses-stroke-patients-dui-protocol-lawsuit /stroke-care/wis-hospital-recognizes-paramedics-for-life-saving-stroke-response Ascension All Saints Hospital recognized Racine Fire Department paramedics and medical staff for their swift response in treating a stroke patient Sat, 15 Mar 2025 16:00:00 GMT /stroke-care/wis-hospital-recognizes-paramedics-for-life-saving-stroke-response /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ Everything you need to know to obtain EMT training, EMT certification and launch your career as an emergency medical technician in the rewarding field of emergency medicine Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:36:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ /stroke-care/fda-approves-clot-dissolving-agent-for-treatment-of-acute-ischemic-stroke TNKase — tenecteplase — is the first FDA-approved stroke medicine in nearly 30 years, offering a faster, simpler five-second IV bolus administration Fri, 07 Mar 2025 14:55:53 GMT /stroke-care/fda-approves-clot-dissolving-agent-for-treatment-of-acute-ischemic-stroke /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ Monitoring a patient's level of consciounsess with AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:43:00 GMT /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ /legal/jury-awards-11-5m-to-n-j-woman-misidentified-as-drunk-during-stroke-arrested-by-police New Jersey State Police mistook the woman's stroke symptoms for drug use, delaying medical care and leaving her permanently disabled, a lawsuit said Mon, 10 Feb 2025 16:54:20 GMT /legal/jury-awards-11-5m-to-n-j-woman-misidentified-as-drunk-during-stroke-arrested-by-police /stroke-care/ind-stroke-survivor-considered-intoxicated-by-police-pushes-awareness-for-first-responders Valparaiso police bodycam video shows how delayed assessment prolonged treatment for a stroke victim Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:33:40 GMT /stroke-care/ind-stroke-survivor-considered-intoxicated-by-police-pushes-awareness-for-first-responders /ems-products/education/articles/8-patient-assessment-tips-for-new-ems-providers-8ZrqVk3ODgdPfB8f/ For new EMTs and paramedics there is nothing more important than improving your patient assessment skills; learn and follow these field proven tips Thu, 23 Jan 2025 18:04:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/8-patient-assessment-tips-for-new-ems-providers-8ZrqVk3ODgdPfB8f/ /stroke-care/one-for-the-road-stroke-care-missing-the-mark Watch as Steve Whitehead shares quick tips for improving stroke care Wed, 22 Jan 2025 15:09:56 GMT /stroke-care/one-for-the-road-stroke-care-missing-the-mark /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/10-clinical-commandments-ptRBXY9OBJqGZPyC/ Harris County ESD11 Mobile Healthcare developed 10 commandments to set initial expectations while onboarding 200 paramedics Fri, 13 Dec 2024 14:21:59 GMT /ems-products/epcr-electronic-patient-care-reporting/articles/10-clinical-commandments-ptRBXY9OBJqGZPyC/ /stroke-care/aha-releases-new-guidelines-for-preventing-stroke The CDC found that stroke was the fourth leading cause of death in 2023 Sat, 16 Nov 2024 13:00:00 GMT /stroke-care/aha-releases-new-guidelines-for-preventing-stroke /legislation-funding/cdc-highlights-disparities-in-ems-funding-and-patient-outcomes EMS agencies face significant geographic, racial and income-based disparities, impacting response times and patient care Wed, 16 Oct 2024 18:59:33 GMT /legislation-funding/cdc-highlights-disparities-in-ems-funding-and-patient-outcomes /coronavirus-COVID-19/research-covid-19-history-doubles-long-term-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke-and-death New study shows risk remains elevated for years after a COVID-19 infection, especially for those with certain blood types. Sun, 13 Oct 2024 14:37:00 GMT /coronavirus-COVID-19/research-covid-19-history-doubles-long-term-risk-of-heart-attack-stroke-and-death /ems-products/medical-equipment/ohiohealth-adds-hinckley-medicals-oneweight-ambulance-gurney-scale-to-its-mobile-stroke-treatment-unit-for-improved-stroke-care OneWeight is the first patient scale specifically designed for use with ambulance gurneys Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:39:24 GMT /ems-products/medical-equipment/ohiohealth-adds-hinckley-medicals-oneweight-ambulance-gurney-scale-to-its-mobile-stroke-treatment-unit-for-improved-stroke-care /response-times/insider-analysis-the-racial-gap-in-stroke-care-response-times A University of Michigan study uncovers significant delays in stroke alerts for Black patients, despite equal presentation of symptoms Fri, 27 Sep 2024 14:08:31 GMT /response-times/insider-analysis-the-racial-gap-in-stroke-care-response-times /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/drunk-versus-diabetes-how-can-you-tell-IPqqk8mtnAjBmJFv/ When the conditions are ripe, the distinction between intoxication and a diabetic emergency can easily be blurred Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:02:26 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/drunk-versus-diabetes-how-can-you-tell-IPqqk8mtnAjBmJFv/ /stroke-care/study-finds-black-stroke-patients-face-delays-lower-rates-of-prehospital-notification Data from 600,000 stroke patients nationwide shows EMS providers were 20% less likely to give prehospital notification for Black patients Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:47:23 GMT /stroke-care/study-finds-black-stroke-patients-face-delays-lower-rates-of-prehospital-notification /ems-products/training-tools/articles/bells-palsy-vs-stroke-whats-the-difference-hPbKgRbw56OFkPUv/ Here's a breakdown of differences in Bell's palsy and stroke symptoms and prehospital care differences Wed, 11 Sep 2024 19:35:14 GMT /ems-products/training-tools/articles/bells-palsy-vs-stroke-whats-the-difference-hPbKgRbw56OFkPUv/ /patient-handling/point-pleasant-fire-department-enhances-ems-with-hinckley-medicals-oneweight-ambulance-gurney-scale OneWeight's two-button design is easy to use, allowing providers to obtain accurate weight measurements with minimal training quickly Thu, 05 Sep 2024 19:38:54 GMT /patient-handling/point-pleasant-fire-department-enhances-ems-with-hinckley-medicals-oneweight-ambulance-gurney-scale /legal/minn-officials-consider-lawsuit-settlement-over-medics-allegedly-misdiagnosing-stroke The lawsuit highlighted St. Paul medics reporting manifestations of Parkinson's disease and obtaining a refusal from a patient who can’t read or speak English Fri, 30 Aug 2024 14:43:14 GMT /legal/minn-officials-consider-lawsuit-settlement-over-medics-allegedly-misdiagnosing-stroke /technology/saving-time-saves-lives-how-technology-empowers-rural-ems A decentralized mobile telemedicine system is rectifying care disparities in rural Georgia Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:06:10 GMT /technology/saving-time-saves-lives-how-technology-empowers-rural-ems /heat-related-illness/articles/feel-the-heat-managing-exertional-heat-stroke-4sOBidEFVXyajamp/ NAEMSP and NATA recommend a cool first, transport second approach to exertional heat stroke treatment with cold water immersion therapy Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:21:48 GMT /heat-related-illness/articles/feel-the-heat-managing-exertional-heat-stroke-4sOBidEFVXyajamp/ /ems-products/ePCR-Electronic-Patient-Care-Reporting/annual-ems-index-looks-at-performance-on-key-issues How is your agency faring on these important metrics? Thu, 06 Jun 2024 20:55:08 GMT /ems-products/ePCR-Electronic-Patient-Care-Reporting/annual-ems-index-looks-at-performance-on-key-issues /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/houstons-mobile-stroke-unit-receives-new-look-capabilities New graphics, a CT scanner and equipment for testing and treatment have been added to Houston’s Mobile Stroke Unit Mon, 03 Jun 2024 19:32:43 GMT /ambulances-and-emergency-vehicles/houstons-mobile-stroke-unit-receives-new-look-capabilities /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ Monitoring a patient's level of consciounsess with AVPU and other vital signs will help determine if the patient is improving, worsening or responding to treatment Wed, 05 Mar 2025 19:43:00 GMT /ems-training/articles/use-avpu-scale-to-determine-a-patients-level-of-consciousness-FVpjgzNGwSJAGoeQ/ /heat-related-illness/articles/feel-the-heat-managing-exertional-heat-stroke-4sOBidEFVXyajamp/ NAEMSP and NATA recommend a cool first, transport second approach to exertional heat stroke treatment with cold water immersion therapy Tue, 18 Jun 2024 17:21:48 GMT /heat-related-illness/articles/feel-the-heat-managing-exertional-heat-stroke-4sOBidEFVXyajamp/ /stroke-care/ind-stroke-survivor-considered-intoxicated-by-police-pushes-awareness-for-first-responders Valparaiso police bodycam video shows how delayed assessment prolonged treatment for a stroke victim Mon, 27 Jan 2025 16:33:40 GMT /stroke-care/ind-stroke-survivor-considered-intoxicated-by-police-pushes-awareness-for-first-responders /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/drunk-versus-diabetes-how-can-you-tell-IPqqk8mtnAjBmJFv/ When the conditions are ripe, the distinction between intoxication and a diabetic emergency can easily be blurred Wed, 11 Sep 2024 20:02:26 GMT /ems-products/ambulance-disposable-supplies/articles/drunk-versus-diabetes-how-can-you-tell-IPqqk8mtnAjBmJFv/ /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/ Everything you need to know to obtain EMT training, EMT certification and launch your career as an emergency medical technician in the rewarding field of emergency medicine Fri, 07 Mar 2025 20:36:00 GMT /ems-products/education/articles/want-to-become-an-emt-this-is-what-you-need-to-know-PmaZ49dFMVQBAxys/