This three program series discusses: Ischemic Stroke: Emergent Treatment; Ischemic Stroke: Acute Care and Rehabilitation: and, Hemorrhagic Stroke: Treatment Approaches.

ISCHEMIC STROKE: Emergent Treatment
Involves a patient with an ischemic brain attack whose early entry into the healthcare system allows her to benefit from the use of new intervention therapies. Cerebral anatomy is explained including descriptions of specific deficits that result from commonly occurring types of ischemic brain attack. 25 minutes

ISCHEMIC STROKE: Acute Care and Rehabilitation
Focuses on a patient with an ischemic brain attack who experiences a completed stroke without early intervention. Acute care nursing interventions designed to protect the patient from complications are outlined. 29 minutes

HEMORRHAGIC STROKE: Treatment Approaches
Focuses on the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of patients with two types of hemorrhagic brain attack - subarachnoid and intracerebral. The vital role of the nurse in caring for a young adult with a subarachnoid hemorrhage is illustrated including monitoring for signs of neurologic deterioration, and modifying increases in intracranial pressure.
30 minutes