This book is a unique source of practical information for frontline providersof care for stroke patients. It focuses on patient management--from stroke prevention through acute stroke management, through chronic care--and offers how-to guidance on implementing diagnostic and treatment protocols. Each chapter includes a bulleted list of key learning points; an evidence-based rationale for why the diagnostic and treatment recommendations work; a step-by-step approach to clinical application; practical recommendations from the authors; a critical pathway; and a bibliography. An entire chapter focuses on building a stroke team. Appendices include reproducible samples of order sets and a list of important medications.
- ISBN: 978-0-7817-6614-2
- Editorial: LIPPINCOTT WILLIAMS & WILKINS
- Encuadernacion: Cartoné
- Páginas: 384
- Fecha Publicación: 23/09/2008
- Nº Volúmenes: 1
- Idioma: Inglés