Comorbidity of Stroke and Trauma: When Stroke Meets Trauma

Activity Summary

Required reading for all learners: Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes

Central nervous system trauma, as well as trauma to other body systems, may negatively impact cerebral hemodynamics. This intermediate-level presentation includes a discussion of the pathophysiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic work-up and management of trauma-induced stroke. Case studies are included.

Objectives

Describe the generalized impact of multisystem trauma on the central nervous system.
Discuss the etiology, clinical presentation, diagnostic work-up, and management of stroke related to craniocerebral trauma.
Summarize best practices in the management of trauma to minimize the risk of stroke.

Continuing Education Disclosure Statement

Successful Completion

Learners must complete the entire activity and the associated evaluation to be awarded contact hours AND read Implicit Bias impacts patient outcomes. No partial credit will be awarded.

Accreditation

The American Association of Critical-Care Nurses is accredited as a provider of nursing continuing professional development by the American Nurses Credentialing Center's Commission on Accreditation.
Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider number CEP 1036, for {contactHours} contact hours.

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