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Understanding the Adult Suspected Stroke Algorithm Video
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Video at a Glance
- Certain scales help healthcare professionals determine if someone is having a stroke.
- These include the Cincinnati Stroke Scale, the BEFAST stroke scale, the Canadian Stroke Scale, and many more.
- This video examines the Cincinnati stroke scale. It features three major components: slurred speech, facial droop, and arm drift.
- Facial drooping most often occurs below the nose.
- 90% of all strokes are caused by an occlusion of the middle cerebral artery.
- This video explains the stroke algorithm used for treatment.
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