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.

Stroke Symposium 2026 EMS objectives:

• Identify key risk factors for stroke including lifestyle choices and medical conditions, to assess and reduce personal risk.
• Describe how a Transcranial Doppler (TCD) with bubbles is a valuable screening tool for the detection of a Patent Foramen Ovale (PFO) in patients who have suffered a stroke
• Recognize and explain the distinct risk factors and symptoms of stroke in the different sexes, enabling a more tailored approach to prevention and early detection.
• Understanding the indication for surgical interventions in acute stroke cases, including External Ventricular Drain placement and decompressive craniectomy, and their impact on patient outcomes.
• Assess the integration of cardiovascular health monitoring and interventions in stroke care protocols, promoting a comprehensive approach to stroke prevention and recovery that incorporates cardiovascular risk management.
• Understanding the criteria for selecting suitable candidates for thrombectomy in acute ischemic stroke, including the timing, imaging criteria and clinical presentation, to optimize patient outcomes.
• Discuss the importance of the use of imaging in the diagnosis and management of acute stroke
• Identify key therapeutic interventions and rehabilitation strategies that promote recovery and enhance functional outcomes for stroke patients.

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