Remove Blood Pressure Remove Hemorrhage Remove Nursing
article thumbnail

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

Stroke Journal

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. Nurse to patient ratios were changed to 1:1 until goal BP achieved.

article thumbnail

Abstract WP102: Evaluating Door to Blood Pressure Treatment Goals in Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Stroke Journal

Background and Purpose:2022 Intracerebral Hemorrhage (ICH) guidelines encourage treatment of blood pressure (BP) as soon as possible following identification of ICH. Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP102-AWP102, February 1, 2025.

article thumbnail

Abstract NS1: Identification of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: The Impact of a Nurse Led Screening Tool Utilizing the Ottawa Rule

Stroke Journal

Background:The 2023 American Heart Association/American Stroke AssociationsGuideline for Management of Patients with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage(SAH) support use of the Ottawa Rule to screen individuals at risk. Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page ANS1-ANS1, February 1, 2025.

Nursing 40
article thumbnail

Abstract NS7: Time is Brain and Team is Brain! A Partnership to Improve Blood Pressure Control for Hemorrhagic Stroke Patients

Stroke Journal

Background and Purpose:Intracerebral and subarachnoid hemorrhages comprise roughly 15% of all strokes but have a higher risk of mortality and morbidity than ischemic strokes. Controlling hypertension after a hemorrhage is the primary intervention to limit the risk of hematoma expansion (HE) and the sequelae of secondary injury.

article thumbnail

Abstract WP136: Implementation of a Standardized Timeout Procedure for Intracerebral Hemorrhage

Stroke Journal

Introduction:Intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) leads to the highest mortality among stroke patients. The checklist tracks blood pressure (BP) management and calling a neurosurgery consult. Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP136-AWP136, February 1, 2025.

article thumbnail

Association of Mobile Stroke Unit Care and Spending, Utilization, and Death in New York City

Journal of the American Heart Association

BackgroundTransport by mobile stroke units (MSUs), which provide access to computed tomography scanning and intravenous blood pressure medications and thrombolytics, reduces time to treatment and may improve shortterm functional outcomes for patients with acute stroke. had an intracerebral hemorrhage, and 31.1% versus 15.1%,P=0.86).

Stroke 40