Hemorrhagic strokes

A patient with suspected stroke arrives in the emergency room (ER). After assessing and stabilizing the patient’s ABCs (Airway, Breathing and Circulation), a focused neurological assessment is carried out. Tools include the simple Face – Arm – Speech Test (FAST), which looks for normal or abnormal facial droop ; arm drift and speech patterns. A patient’s risk factors – both modifiable and unmodifiable – will also provide valuable...