Stroke Awareness - Skills for Care

Transcript Stroke Awareness - Skills for Care

Day 1 Level 2 Stroke Awareness Award

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Group Agreement • Confidentiality • Respect • Mobile Phones • Break times • Domestics (Fire, WC) • Introductions SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Aims • Provide an understanding of different types of Stroke. Signs, symptoms and effect on the person.

• Promote appropriate responses in the event of a Stroke and positive management and support following a Stroke SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Learning Outcomes • Know what a Stroke is • Know how to recognise Stroke • Understand the management of risk factors • Understand the importance of emergency response and treatment • Understand the management of Stroke SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

The Brain • Happens in the brain • Different areas of the brain control different functions of the body • How someone is affected by a stroke will depend on which area of the brain is affected SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

BRAIN

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What is a Stroke?

• The blood supply is cut off to the brain • Stops oxygen and nutrients reaching the brain • Damages or kills brain cells and stops parts of the brain working properly SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Other conditions mistaken for stroke • Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) • Bells Palsy • Migraine • Epilepsy SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

What is Stroke?

• Two types of stroke • Ischaemic – most common type of stroke (approx 80%) • Hemorrhagic- less common type of stroke (approx 20%) SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Ischaemic Stroke • A blockage • cerebral thrombosis a blood clot in an artery to the brain • cerebral embolism a clot, air bubble of globule of fat carried to the brain and causing a blockage SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Haemorrhagic Stroke • A bleed • Intracerebral haemorrhage a blood vessel bursts in the brain • Subarachnoid haemorrhage a blood vessel burst in the space between the brain and skull SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

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Trans Ischaemic Attack • TIA or mini stroke • Similar signs to a stroke • Temporary disruption of supply of blood SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Trans Ischaemic Attack • Part of the brain goes without oxygen and nutrients for a brief period of time • A sign that parts of the brain aren't getting enough oxygen SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Trans Ischaemic Attack • Only lasts a short period of time minutes or hours up to 24 hours • Don’t Ignore signs increased risk of stroke SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

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Signs and Symptoms of a stroke?

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Signs and symptoms of a stroke • Dropping eyes, mouth, arms, legs • Blurred vision • Slurred speech • Confusion • Weakness, numbness or paralysis • Loss of consciousness • Dizziness • Sudden severe headache SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

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Key stages of stroke • Symptoms usually develop quickly and suddenly • As a result of a blockage or bleed in the brain • Different areas of the brain relate to different areas of the body SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Key Stages of stroke • This may happen when someone is asleep and they can wake up with symptoms • Symptoms include weakness, confusion, slurred speech and drooping of eyes, mouth or face SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Key stages of stroke • Everyone's stroke is different and depending on the area of the brain that is effected and the damage that is done • FAST can help recognise the symptoms • Emergency treatment is needed SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Key Stages of stroke • Admitted to hospital where test and scans such as MRI and CT are preformed to confirm stroke and its type • Admitted to specialist stroke unit and treatment would be given depending on the type of stroke SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Key stages of stroke • Treatment is given depending on the type of stroke that has happened such as clot busting medication for ischemic strokes • As the swelling decreases damaged areas of the brain may recover SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Key Stages of Stroke • Other areas of the brain can learn to take over from the parts that are too damaged to recover SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Key stages of stroke • Most recovery usually happens in the first few months following a stroke however recovery can take many years • Assessments and support would be available such as SALT and physiotherapists SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Key stages of stroke • Rehabilitation happens in specialist units or at home • Prevention is important as following a stroke you are at risk of having another one.

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How can a stroke effect somebody?

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Affected by stroke • Eating and drinking • Continence • Communication • Memory • Behaviour • Changes in mood • Changes in personality SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

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Stroke Facts • 150,000 people a year are affected by stroke in the UK (NICE guidelines 2010) • Stroke is the third largest cause of death in the UK ( National Stroke Strategy 2007) • Everyone can do something to reduce their risk of stroke SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Stroke Facts • 20–30 per cent of people who have a stroke die within a month. • 25 per cent of strokes occur in people who are under the age of 65. • There are over 900,000 people living in England who have had a stroke. ( National stroke strategy 2007) SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Risk Factors • Age • Ethnicity • Genetics • Lifestyle, diet, lack of exercise, smoking • High blood pressure or other conditions • Drinking • Obesity SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

How might risk change?

How might these risk factors change in different settings?

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How to reduce risk SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Review of day 1 • Know what a Stroke is • Know how to recognise Stroke • Understand the management of risk factors • Understand the importance of emergency response and treatment • Understand the management of Stroke SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Homework • Revisit skills today and practice • Make a start on completing workbook • Complete reflective journal from todays session • Record all your learning and hours SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

How to contact me • Phone 01743 254815 • Email [email protected]

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Day 2 Level 2 Stroke Awareness Award

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Group Agreement • Confidentiality • Respect • Mobile Phones • Break times • Domestics (Fire, WC) • Introductions SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Aims • Provide an understanding of different types of Stroke. Signs, symptoms and effect on the person.

• Promote appropriate responses in the event of a Stroke and positive management and support following a Stroke SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

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Why is stroke a medical emergency?

• TIME = BRAIN • The quicker help is sort the quicker treatment is can be given • Limiting the damage to the brain SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Suspecting Stroke • FAST • Check in safe position • Do not give food/drink whist waiting for help • Check airway is open and clear recovery position • Call 999 – check your policies and procedures.

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Impact on individual of key stages of stoke • Onset • Diagnosis • Treatment • Rehabilitation • Prevention SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

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What would you need to record following this incident?

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Recording • Time eg first symptoms • When, where, who • What symptoms you observed • Any observations taken • What action you took eg FAST, Recovery position etc SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Recording • Time you summoned help, who you called, name or reference number • Who else was there, help received • Who else you contacted eg relative, manager etc • Any other medical information SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Why is stroke care important?

Aim one (National stroke strategy 2007) • For those who have had a stroke and their relatives and carers, whether at home or in care homes, to achieve a good quality of life and maximise independence, well-being and choices. SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Why is stroke care important?

• Psychological and emotional well being • Improved recovery • Active participation • Quality of life • Needs met SfC QCF Unit SCM 201

Support ?

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