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Medicines for Members 28 th September 2015

Learn about strokes, how to recognize the signs, and the services provided by the Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team (CSRT). Discover the facts about strokes and the importance of early intervention and rehabilitation. Presented by Sue Ward.

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Medicines for Members 28 th September 2015

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  1. Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team (CSRT) Medicines for Members 28th September 2015 Presented by Sue Ward

  2. Content • What is a stroke? • Suspect a stroke? Act FAST • What service does CSRT provide? • Stroke Association • A demonstration of therapy

  3. Facts about Stroke • Stroke is the third biggest killer • Stroke is the greatest cause of disability • 10% of the Health and Social Care budget is spent on treating stroke • Stroke is a medical emergency

  4. What is a Stroke? • A stroke occurs when the blood supply to or within the brain is suddenly interrupted. • This may be due to a cerebral infarction (80%) or a cerebral haemorrhage (20%) • The neurological defects following a stroke last for more than 24 hours.

  5. Non Modifiable Risk Factors of Stroke • Increasing age • Gender • Race • Previous history of stroke or TIA • Family history

  6. Modifiable Risk Factors • High blood pressure • Smoking • High cholesterol • Obesity • Excessive alcohol intake

  7. Suspect a Stroke - Act FastStroke Association DVD F Facial Weakness A Arm Weakness S Speech Problems T Time to call 999

  8. Award Winning Team

  9. What Service does CSRT Provide • Provide a 7 day service 07:30am-20:30pm • Cover whole Isle of Wight geographical area • Qualified therapists (Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists) cover Monday to Friday, 8:30am-16:30pm, and make activity plans for the needs of the service/clients outside these hours if required

  10. 7 Days a Week Delivery Stroke Nurse Specialist Dedicated NursesAssociate PractitionersStroke Support Workers • All provide services 7 days a week to deliver secondary prevention of stroke and rehabilitation through patient goal orientated activity plans • Nursing staff also carry out 6 month stroke reviews • Working in partnership with the stroke association

  11. Welcome to Maeve and Mary from the Stroke Association

  12. Case Scenario A Demonstration of Therapy 50 year old gentleman presented with sudden onset of-: • Right sided upper and lower limb weakness • Communication and swallowing difficulties • CT scan confirmed diagnosed of stroke

  13. Assessment and Rehabilitation Plan following stroke

  14. Thank you Any questions?

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