Strokes

According to the American Heart Association, 500,000 Americans suffer a stroke each year, with nearly a quarter of those dying. In addition, over two-thirds of the survivors suffer varying degrees of disability up to one year later and beyond. The specific treatment EMS providers give to stroke patients hasn’t changed much, but our overall approach is changing. With rapid recognition, thorough assessment, hospital pre-alert and transport to an appropriate facility, you can make a difference in the acute stroke patient’s outcome. Running Time: 29:59Primedia Intertec Staff is the author of 'Strokes', published 1999 under ISBN 9781401868444 and ISBN 1401868444.