title: Stroke and neurodegenerative disorders: 1. Stroke management in the acute care setting.
abstract: This self-directed learning module highlights management of stroke in the acute care setting. It is part of the study guide on stroke and neurodegenerative disorders in the Self-Directed Physiatric Education Program for practitioners and trainees in physical medicine and rehabilitation. Using a case vignette format, this article specifically focuses on initial assessment and management of acute ischemic and hemorrhagic stroke, descriptions of posterior circulation and lacunar stroke, and criteria for admission to acute inpatient rehabilitation after stroke and secondary stroke prevention. The goal of this article is to improve the learner's ability to identify, treat and manage a patient with a stroke in the acute care setting.
authors.affiliation: Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, 3471 Fifth Ave, LKB Ste 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15213, USA. camioloce1@upmc.edu
authors.forename: Cara Camiolo
authors.initials: CC
authors.lastname: Reddy
authors.forename: Alex
authors.initials: A
authors.lastname: Moroz
authors.forename: Steven R
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: Edgley
authors.forename: Henry L
authors.initials: HL
authors.lastname: Lew
authors.forename: John
authors.initials: J
authors.lastname: Chae
authors.forename: Lisa A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Lombard
mesh_terms: D042241:Early Diagnosis; D004632:Emergency Medical Services / Q000379:methods*; D006801:Humans; D019636:Neurodegenerative Diseases / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000628:therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome