Stroke
What is a stroke?
A blockage, clot, or lack of oxygen to the brain.
What does a speech therapy help someone with after a stroke?
What does a PT help someone with after a stroke?
Balance and mobility
What does an OT help someone with after a stroke?
Self cares and ADLs
Number of Bryan employees
5000
What is F.A.S.T.?
Face, Arm, Speech, Time
What is the formal title of a speech therapist?
Speech language pathologist
If you have a stroke on the right side of your brain, which arm and leg might be affected?
Left
Name an activity that requires fine motor skills
answers will vary
What rural community in Nebraska is a Bryan affiliated hospital?
Crete Area Medical Center
Name a major risk factor for stroke.
High blood pressure, high cholesterol, uncontrolled diabetes
What is the degree level required to be a SLP?
Masters
What degree level is required to be a PT?
Doctor
What degree level is required to be an OT?
Masters or doctor
What was the former name of Bryan West?
Lincoln General
What type of stroke is most common?
What equipment might a ST use?
AAC
What is considered adaptive equipment in PT?
WC, walker, cane, AFO
What is considered adaptive equipment in OT?
Shower chair/bench, long handled sponge, reacher, sock aid, shoe horn
Name the color of scrubs that nurses, PCTs, and therapists wear at Bryan.
RN: blue or white; PCT: black; Therapy: purple
What region of the US is most prevalent for stroke?
Southeast
Name a phase of swallowing
oral, pharyngeal, esophageal
What is normal walking speed to be able to cross a crosswalk?
2.7 MPH
Name 2 ways a stroke can affect your vision.
double, field cut, foveal vision, neglect
What is the name of William Jennings Bryan's house?