Marla, Your blog hits home. A litte over a year ago I witnessed a co-worker have a stroke right before my eyes. In fact, I actually diagnosed it! This person had all of the symptoms you mentioned above. This was one of the scariest days of my life. I look forward to reading more!
Marla, Thanks for the "FAST" reminder. As a labor and delivery nurse, I rarely encounter these types of patients. I am familiar with life after a stroke. My mother in law is still recovering from a stroke that she had 10 years ago. It was a life altering event.
You are right, L&D is not a usual location to identify a stroke patient. With the increase in high risk pregancies,older pregnant patients, and PIH it is very likely that this will happen in the L&D arena. My hospital has experienced this first hand. We include the Woman's Services nurses in all Stroke education.
I have seen first hand the catastrophic affects of a stroke. I've witnessed them both post-surgical and in the ED. It is definitely something you do not forget! I appreciate you reminding us about the FAST acronym. It is certainly something we could all use in the "wild"!
Marla - this is an important reminder and excellent public service announcement. We (health care providers) know the importance of timely intervention during a stroke, but most of our friends and family do not. I hope you will share with us some ways that we can get the word out . . . JJ
We have the FAST acronym posted in the ED by the triage desk next to the chest pain sign. We are a designated comprehensive stroke center. Our stroke coordinator spends time each month going into the community and educating all ages on signs and symptoms of strokes.
Good information about FAST. This is a compentency for all the staff at our hospital. We are also a designated stroke center. FAST is also posted in the Elevators and in Public areas throughout the hospital.
Marla,
ReplyDeleteYour blog hits home. A litte over a year ago I witnessed a co-worker have a stroke right before my eyes. In fact, I actually diagnosed it! This person had all of the symptoms you mentioned above. This was one of the scariest days of my life. I look forward to reading more!
Marla,
ReplyDeleteThanks for the "FAST" reminder. As a labor and delivery nurse, I rarely encounter these types of patients. I am familiar with life after a stroke. My mother in law is still recovering from a stroke that she had 10 years ago. It was a life altering event.
You are right, L&D is not a usual location to identify a stroke patient. With the increase in high risk pregancies,older pregnant patients, and PIH it is very likely that this will happen in the L&D arena. My hospital has experienced this first hand. We include the Woman's Services nurses in all Stroke education.
DeleteMarla,
ReplyDeleteI have seen first hand the catastrophic affects of a stroke. I've witnessed them both post-surgical and in the ED. It is definitely something you do not forget! I appreciate you reminding us about the FAST acronym. It is certainly something we could all use in the "wild"!
Marla - this is an important reminder and excellent public service announcement. We (health care providers) know the importance of timely intervention during a stroke, but most of our friends and family do not. I hope you will share with us some ways that we can get the word out . . . JJ
ReplyDeleteWe have the FAST acronym posted in the ED by the triage desk next to the chest pain sign. We are a designated comprehensive stroke center. Our stroke coordinator spends time each month going into the community and educating all ages on signs and symptoms of strokes.
ReplyDeleteGood information about FAST. This is a compentency for all the staff at our hospital. We are also a designated stroke center. FAST is also posted in the Elevators and in Public areas throughout the hospital.
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