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Stroke Training and Awareness Resources (STARs)


  1. Advancing Modules
  2. 01: Hyperacute stroke treatments including thrombolysis and thrombectomy
  3. Case 3: Angela
  4. Lets review Angela’s pathway

Lets review Angela’s pathway

Angela’s pathway

Angela’s pathway was fairly straight forward – typical for a patient who is suitable for thrombolysis but not thrombectomy.

Angela's pathway from 999 call to treatment and discharge

Keeping Angela safe Outcome and Key messages
Case 3: AngelaAt the hospitalAngela’s brain imagingPrioritising actions to facilitate early thrombolysisShould Angela be offered thrombolysis?The next stageDiscussing the treatment with AngelaCalculating the correct dosageImmediate care following thrombolysisObservation and monitoring“Any signs of intracranial bleeding?”Other possible complicationsManagement of adverse reactionsKeeping Angela safeLets review Angela’s pathwayOutcome and Key messages
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