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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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The Importance Of Cardiac Ambulance

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Cardiac Ambulance Service Advanced Life support (ALS) ambulances, also known as Cardiac Ambulances, are designed specifically to assist patients suffering from cardiac diseases, which are among the deadliest killers known to man today. Cardiac Ambulance Price Cardiac ambulances are well-equipped yet very cheap.

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How To Handle Medical Emergencies: A Guide For Everyone

Ziqitza HealthCare Ltd

Difficulty speaking Sudden speech difficulties, weakness, or numbness could be an emergency medical warning sign of a stroke. Major issues like stroke, internal bleeding, low blood sugar levels, and sudden drops in blood pressure could all accompany this warning sign. These also require emergency medical intervention at the earliest.

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Transient Ischaemic attack Emergency Referral (TIER): randomised feasibility trial results

Emergency Medicine Journal

Background Early assessment of patients with suspected transient ischaemic attack (TIA) is crucial to provision of effective care, including initiation of preventive therapies and identification of stroke mimics. Many patients with TIA present to emergency medical services (EMS) but may not require hospitalisation.

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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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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.