Stroke Care
What hospital is the district stroke centre for Renfrew County?
Pembroke Regional Hospital
How many hours do we have to administer TNK (clot busting medication) after onset of stroke symptoms?
4 1/2 hours
What is the #1 Risk Factor for Stroke?
High Blood Pressure (Hypertension)
How much of your plate should be fruit and vegetables?
1/2
What should you do if you suspect your patient is having a stroke?
act FAST-Call Supervisor/Physician to begin assessment and potential transfer
How can we establish an onset time for stroke symptoms, if onset was not witnessed?
We have to determine the "Last Known Well" time. If the person woke up with symptoms, we have to ask about any time they were up overnight, when they went to bed etc. If in hospital, it would be the last time the patient was seen without symptoms and that becomes our onset window.
Fill in the blank: ____/10 Canadians have at least one risk factor for stroke
9/10
Name 2 ways you can reduce your risk of having a stroke
Exercise, healthy diet, managing BP, cholesterol, diabetes, quitting smoking, reducing stress
What does the acronym FAST stand for?
Face, Arm, Speech, Time
What is EVT (Endovascular Thrombectomy)?
Clot retrieval surgery performed at TOH-Civic
Name 2 risk factors for stroke
Obesity, lack of exercise, sleep apnea, heavy alcohol use, smoking, drug use, diabetes, cardiovascular disease, high cholesterol, high blood pressure
How many minutes of exercise is recommended per week?
150 minutes
What is it called when a blood clot temporarily blocks an artery?
TIA
Name an organization or community program that provides services/resources for someone who has experienced a stroke or TIA
March of Dimes, Champlain Regional Stroke Network, Heart and Stroke foundation, community stroke rehab, community stroke paramedic program.
What is the purpose of a HbA1c blood test?
Measures average blood sugar levels over a 3 month period.
What is the maximum number of alcoholic drinks per week to be considered low-risk?
2 drinks/week
Approximately how many neurons die each minute following the onset of stroke symptoms?
1.9 million neurons/minute. That is why we have the slogan Time is Brain.
A stroke affecting the Right side of your body is on what side of the brain?
LEFT side of brain
What type of cholesterol is called "good cholesterol"?
HDL cholesterol
What is one technique you could use to manage stress?
Deep breathing, yoga, exercise, talking about how you are feeling, eating healthy, laughter, connecting with friends and family, reducing stressors that you can control.