Stroke Screening and Severity Scoring. Making FAST-ED a Priority in Assessing Stroke

A look at stroke in Maine and the US. A brief overview of morbidity and mortality of stroke and a look at treatment modalities. A deeper look at how we assess for and gauge severity of stroke, the importance of utilizing objective screening and scoring methodology with an emphasis on the exquisite time sensitivity of treating stroke. A review of FAST-ED stroke severity scoring and how to make it work for the patient. Presented by Brian Chipman, RN and Telestroke Manager at MaineHealth Maine Medical Center Portland.

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