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Abstract WP147: Utilization of Rapid Response Nurses to Improve In-Hospital Stroke Response

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP147-AWP147, February 1, 2024. Introduction:In-hospital strokes are estimated to account for 2-17% of all strokes. These patients typically have higher mortality, longer length of stay, and higher disability rates than strokes that initiate within the community.

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Abstract TP43: Optimizing System-Wide Nursing Assessment Documentation in the Stroke Population

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP43-ATP43, February 1, 2024. Background:Stroke centers following AHA guidelines for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke, are challenged by compliance with documentation of vital sign, neuro and neurovascular assessments post thrombolysis interventions.

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Abstract TP60: Utilization of Rapid Response Team Nurses to Improve In-Hospital Stroke Response

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP60-ATP60, February 1, 2024. Introduction:In-hospital strokes are estimated to account for 2-17% of all strokes. These patients typically have higher mortality, longer length of stay, and higher disability rates than strokes that initiate within the community.

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Abstract TP45: A Nurse-Driven Pre-hospital Telemedicine Program Supports Care of Patients With Suspected Stroke

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP45-ATP45, February 1, 2024. Background:Because of the time-sensitive nature of stroke treatment, extensive efforts focus on reducing treatment time in the hospital and prehospital setting. A tablet was supplied to highly specialized stroke nurses.

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Abstract TMP14: The Resus and Flow Nurse; Positioned to Save Lives

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATMP14-ATMP14, February 1, 2025. Time is of the essence - this is one phrase every emergency department (ED) nurse knows. This especially true for stroke where time is brain. The Flow nurse was made effective throughout the network in 2023. The resus role is time limited.

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Abstract TP64: Nursing Led Intervention Improves Thrombolytic Administration Time by Optimizing Emergency Department Code Stroke Pathways

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ATP64-ATP64, February 1, 2024. Background:Timely efficient thrombolytic administration has been associated with better clinical outcome in acute ischemic stroke patients. This allows rapid assessment and activation of the code stroke protocol.

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Abstract NS3: Nurse Led Interventions Improve the Timeliness of Blood Pressure Reduction in Patients Presenting With Acute Nontraumatic Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Stroke Journal

Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ANS3-ANS3, February 1, 2024. Introduction:The 2022 AHA/ASA Guidelines for Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) recommend initiating treatment and lowering blood pressure (BP) within 2 hours of ICH onset and reaching the target systolic BP of 130-150mmHg within one hour of treatment initiation.