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Management of Stroke in ICU

Presented from India by Dr. Pooja Wadwa

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Case Description

Rapid transfer of stroke patients to the ICU allows for immediate assessment and intervention.Continuous monitoring of vital signs, neurological status, and oxygen saturation is essential to detect changes promptly. Administration of clot-dissolving agents like tissue plasminogen activator (tPA)...

Case Summary

Stroke, or cerebrovascular accident, can be ischemic (due to a blockage) or hemorrhagic (due to bleeding). Stroke is essentially a brain attack, with the first 180 minutes being critical for intervention. Early diagnosis and treatment are crucial, as every second counts due to neuron loss.

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Dr. Pooja Wadwa

Alumni- Royal Melbourne Hospital

Additional Director, Critical Care Medicine, ECMO Specialist, FMRI, Gurgaon

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