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Hemorrhagic Transformation• Presents in first couple weeks• Risk dependent on size, location, etiologyInfarct ExtensionCerebral Edema with ICP• Peak time 3-5 days• At risk patients include those with majorintracranial artery occlusion with multilobarinfarcts OR obstructive hydrocephalus
Prevention• Blood pressure, temperature control,euglycemicIdentification – Signs & Symptoms• Change in LOC – confusion, restlessness,combativeness, lethargy• Headache• motor strength• coordination• Speech/language changes
Page 1 and 2: Post Stroke ComplicationsLaura MacI
Page 3 and 4: Why is it important?• LOS• mo
Page 5: NeurologicalComplicationsMedicalCom
Page 9 and 10: Seizures• 85% occur in the 1 st 7
Page 11 and 12: When?•At any time during hospital
Page 13 and 14: Falls“Nurses in all practice sett
Page 15 and 16: STRATIFYScore 1 point for each ofth
Page 17 and 18: Shoulder and Joint InjuryWhen?• M
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Page 21 and 22: PainCauses• Spasticity• Joint i
Page 23 and 24: When?• For those at risk, anytime
Page 25 and 26: Identification of DysphagiaScreenin
Page 27 and 28: • Incidence as high as 50% in reh
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Page 32: References1. Best Practice Guidelin

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