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Student Preparation and discussion for Pre-briefing
1. What is the difference between an ischemic vs hemorrhagic stroke?
2. Discuss the importance of the FAST (Face, Arms, Speech, Time) exam in the stroke examination.
3. Discuss the main indications and contraindications of acute reperfusion therapies for ischemic stroke.
4. Describe common early and late medical complications following acute ischemic stroke.
5. Discuss the risk factors, recurrence risk, evaluation, and outcomes of arterial ischemic stroke in adults.
6. Why is it important to use an evidence based assessment tool to evaluate patients that are suspected to be having a stroke?
7. How many items are on the NIH Stroke Scale and list what is being evaluated.
8. Why is it important for trained person (s) to administer this (stroke scale) exam?