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On-scene times during ambulance assessment of suspected stroke patients across England from December 2021 to November 2022

Emergency Medicine Journal

Ambulance crew’s main focus during stroke care is symptom recognition and rapid transport to specialist units to maximise access to and effectiveness of time-critical treatments. 4 In 2022, the Getting It Right First Time (GIRFT) stroke report 5 recommended an OST of less than 30 min for English ambulance services.

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CritCases 8 Management of Elevated ICP

Emergency Medicine Cases

In this CritCases blog - a collaboration between STARS Air Ambulance Service, Mike Betzner and EM Cases, we take you through a not uncommon stroke presentation which then develops into a challenge with regard to management of elevated ICP, hypertension and the airway.

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Learning the Triggers of Migraine Attacks: Understanding Their Causes

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Severe migraine headaches can, in rare cases, raise the risk of stroke, especially in women with aura who use oral contraceptives or smoke. The post Learning the Triggers of Migraine Attacks: Understanding Their Causes appeared first on Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd | Emergency Medical/Ambulance Service Provider.

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Massage Therapy’s Healing Power of Touch: How It Lowers Stress and Anxiety

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

In this massage, therapists use long, smooth strokes to knead along with circular movements on the muscles’ uppermost layer. With the use of slower strokes and more intense pressure, massage therapists use this technique to break down scar tissue and relieve chronic pain and stiffness or tension in the neck and back.

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Learning the Causes, Symptoms, and Treatments of Hypertension

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Hypertension can completely wear out the arteries gradually as time goes on and lead to severe illnesses like heart disease, stroke, kidney disease etc. If left untreated, hypertension may result in heart disease, stroke, kidney damage, blindness and aneurysms. Hypertension can be easily managed through regular health check-ups.

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Exploring The  Diverse Symptoms Of Hypertension

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Heart attack or Stroke: Hypertension increases the risk of developing atherosclerosis, which is the formation of plaque on the walls of the arteries. High blood pressure can destroy the arteries in the brain, this can easily increase the risk of a brain hemorrhage or stroke. What are the Complications of Hypertension?

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Ziqitza Limited – The Role of Ambulance Drivers and Paramedics

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Their e­xpertise allows them to addre­ss a diverse range of case­s, from assisting accident victims with critical injuries to providing immediate­ care for individuals experiencing heart attacks or strokes. This highlights the profound impact that commitme­nt and compassion have on saving lives through each ambulance­ journey.