Summary
The video explains the common symptoms of stroke which include face drooping, arm weakness, speech changes, numbness/weakness on one side of the body, confusion, trouble speaking/seeing, balance issues, and severe headaches. It also discusses stroke screening tools like the Cincinnati pre-hospital stroke scale to assess facial droop, arm drift, and speech changes, as well as the six steps in conducting a thorough stroke symptom assessment. The importance of activating the local stroke protocol promptly based on symptoms, last known well information, and onset of symptoms is emphasized for timely intervention.
Stroke Symptoms
Explains the common symptoms of stroke, including face drooping, arm weakness, speech changes, numbness or weakness on one side of the body, confusion, trouble speaking or seeing, balance issues, and severe headache.
Stroke Screening Tools
Describes the use of stroke screening tools to determine the likelihood of stroke based on positive or negative results, with a focus on the Cincinnati pre-hospital stroke scale assessing facial droop, arm drift, and speech changes.
Patient Assessment Steps
Details the six steps to conducting a thorough stroke symptom assessment, including assessing the patient's face for drooping, testing arm movement, evaluating speech, checking balance and eye changes, limb coordination, and vision field test.
Vision Field Test
Explains the procedure for a visual field test to assess the patient's ability to see in different quadrants, observe eye movements, and detect double vision, emphasizing the importance of tracking the patient's eye movements.
Stroke Protocol Activation
Discusses the importance of activating the local stroke protocol based on the patient's symptoms, last known well information, and onset of symptoms with no known cause for prompt intervention.
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