Primary care provider: Works on addressing stroke risk factors to prevent strokes. Physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech therapist: All work closely with the rehabilitation physician to help restore function after a stroke and lessen disability.
اقرأ المزيدprimary stroke prevention but practical guidance in that area is often limited (Jones and Jones, 2017). This article provides practical suggestions grounded in theoretical health promotion models that nurses can use to reduce people's risk of primary stroke.
اقرأ المزيدStroke is the second leading cause of death and the third leading cause of disability worldwide and its burden is increasing rapidly in low-income and middle-income countries, many of which are unable to face the challenges it imposes. In this Health Policy paper on primary stroke prevention, we provide an overview of the current situation regarding …
اقرأ المزيدIn this Health Policy paper on primary stroke prevention, we provide an overview of the current situation regarding primary prevention services, estimate the cost of stroke and stroke prevention, and identify deficiencies in existing guidelines and gaps in primary prevention. We also offer a set of pragmatic solutions for implementation of ...
اقرأ المزيدMaryland State agency regulations are compiled in the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR). The Maryland Register is an official publication of the State of Maryland, The Register serves as the temporary supplement to the Code of Maryland Regulations (COMAR).
اقرأ المزيدHeat stress is a major concern for the health, safety and productivity of miners working in hot and humid underground mines. At greater depth, heat inside underground mines increases due to geothermal gradient, heat released from high-capacity machinery, exposed rock surface, auto-compression of air, human metabolism, etc. …
اقرأ المزيدAs the steam turned to water it created a vacuum in the cylinder and atmospheric pressure above the piston pushed it back down. This was the power stroke which drove the engine, whereas in later engines it was the pressure of the steam entering the cylinder that produced the power.
اقرأ المزيدBackground and Purpose-The formation and certification of Primary Stroke Centers has progressed rapidly since the Brain Attack Coalition's original recommendations in 2000. The purpose of this article is to revise and update our recommendations for Primary Stroke Centers to reflect the latest data and experience.
اقرأ المزيدThe risk of stroke is especially high within 48 hours of a TIA. The symptoms of a TIA are similar to those of a stroke and include: Numbness or muscle weakness, usually on one side of the body. Trouble speaking or understanding speech. Dizziness or loss of balance.
اقرأ المزيدWithin the mining industry, a safe and economical mine ventilation system is an essential component of all underground mines. In recent years, research scientists and engineers have explored operations research methods to assist in the design and safe operation of primary mine ventilation systems.
اقرأ المزيدThe aim of this updated statement is to provide comprehensive and timely evidence-based recommendations on the prevention of stroke among individuals who have not previously experienced a stroke or transient ischemic attack. Evidence-based recommendations are included for the control of risk factors, interventional approaches …
اقرأ المزيدThere is an urgent need to integrate interventions 10 aimed at addressing structural factors into existing primary stroke prevention interventions. We propose a broader combination of behavioural, pharmacological, and structural interventions for primary stroke prevention (figure).This tripartite approach is superimposed on the …
اقرأ المزيدDespite these strides, there remains ample room for optimisation of primary mine ventilation systems. Progress does not always hinge on groundbreaking technology though; sometimes, a fresh perspective coupled with experience can drive significant improvements, and one such groundbreaking advancement has been the introduction of …
اقرأ المزيدEvidence-based recommendations are included for the control of risk factors, interventional approaches to atherosclerotic disease of the cervicocephalic circulation, and antithrombotic treatments for preventing thrombotic and thromboembolic stroke.
اقرأ المزيدThe Department of Health designates Primary Stroke Centers statewide to improve the standard of quality and access to care for patients with a presumptive diagnosis of stroke. The Emergency Medical Services community plays an important role in the implementation of these Primary Stroke Centers, as it also does with state-designated Trauma Centers.
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