Stroke Care

Stroke is one of the leading causes of long-term severe disability in the developed world. The past few years have seen the emergence of dedicated stroke services in many hospitals in the UK. This on-the-go handbook provides guidance on acute care for junior doctors, specialist nurses and other health professionals working on acute medical admission units, and more detailed practical guidance for those working on specialist stroke units. The handbook follows the pathway of care of a stroke patient from initial diagnosis, through acute care, patient management, long term care and rehabilitation, to outcomes and secondary prevention. It is written in a clear how-to-do-it style with many bullet points and practical guidelines, and is produced in a handy, portable pocket format so it can always be close at hand. The authors have all worked in stroke care units and base their guidelines on the best available evidence and extensive practical experience. Subjects covered include not only the essential neurological aspects of stroke care, but decision making and terminal care, psychological and rehabilitation issues, to name only a few. It should appeal to all those involved in the care of the stroke patient from clinicians, nurses, therapists and rehabilitation specialists. This little book is brilliantly written and I recommend it to you all. I currently work as a Stroke Consultant and can say with utmost conviction that this little book is a masterpiece. Dr Sunil K Munshi, Amazon.co.uk The book would be helpful for all members of the multidisciplinary team working within a hospital setting making it a valuable addition to many ward libraries. Primary Health Care This text would be a useful resource on a stroke unit, primarily for staff and students rotating through the unit or other clinical areas that admit patients following stroke. Nursing Standard ... open the cover and you are met with an amazing amount of information and practical guidance ... I would recommend this book to any professional wishing to further their knowledge of all aspects of stroke care. It is useful, practical and a great point of reference to extend your knowledge. RCN Rehabilitation and Immediate Care Nursing Forum NewsletterIs it a stroke?; What to do in the next few days; What to do in the first two weeks; Sub-arachnoid haemorrhage; Neuroimaging; Making difficult decisions; Terminal care; Rehabilitation; Discharge; Preventing strokes and other vascular events; Outcomes and prognosis