Southwest Healthcare — Stroke Symposium

Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital, Rancho Springs Hospital and Temecula Valley Hospital invite you to learn and get inspired as we present healthcare topics related to stroke and brain injury.

Details

• Physicians - $100
• All other / General Admission - $50
• Southwest Healthcare Employees -$25 (50% discount code available)
• Residents/Fellows - Complimentary, covered by GME program
• 6 hours CEU/CME credits available. Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
• Provider: Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital, number 33-0008 for 6 Hours

Course Description

This program is intended for all staff who provide care to neurologically impaired patients in acute care facilities. The symposium will provide lecture and discussion topics focused on a wide range of information related to current trends for optimal care, newest technology and best practice strategies for patients who have suffered a stroke.

This program is also intended for all EMS, including paramedics, EMTs, MICNs and firefighters. The symposium will provide lecture and discussion topics focused on a wide range of information related to current trends for optimal care, newest technology and best practice strategies for patients who have suffered a stroke.

Event details

• Review the goals of care for patients with seizure disorders
• Identify the pros and cons of thrombolytic therapy
• Discuss prevention of hemorrhagic conversion after stroke
• Identify neurological deterioration in patients experiencing a cerebral vascular accident
• Describe common presenting symptoms of posterior fossa strokes
• List two exclusion criteria for thrombectomy procedures
• Recognize indications for the WATCHMAN® device for stroke prevention
• Examine REMSA challenges faced during stroke patient transfers

Host or Publisher Southwest Healthcare System