Medicines for Members 28th September 2015Presented by Sue Ward

Community Stroke Rehabilitation Team (CSRT)

Content

What is a stroke?

Suspect a stroke? Act FAST

What service does CSRT provide?

Stroke Association

A demonstration of therapy

Facts about Stroke

Stroke is the third biggest killer

Stroke is the greatest cause of disability

10% of the Health and Social Care budget is spent on treating stroke

Stroke is a medical emergency

What is a Stroke?

A stroke occurs when the blood supply to or within the brain is suddenly interrupted.

This may be due to a cerebral infarction (80%) or a cerebral haemorrhage (20%)

The neurological defects following a stroke last for more than 24 hours.

Non Modifiable Risk Factors of Stroke

Increasing age

Gender

Race

Previous history of stroke or TIA

Family history

Modifiable Risk Factors

High blood pressure

Smoking

High cholesterol

Obesity

Excessive alcohol intake

Suspect a Stroke - Act FastStroke Association DVD

FAST

Facial Weakness

Arm Weakness

Speech Problems

Time to call 999

Award Winning Team

What Service does CSRT Provide

Provide a 7 day service 07:30am-20:30pm

Cover whole Isle of Wight geographical area

Qualified therapists (Physiotherapists, Occupational Therapists and Speech Therapists) cover Monday to Friday, 8:30am-16:30pm, and make activity plans for the needs of the service/clients outside these hours if required

7 Days a Week Delivery

Stroke Nurse Specialist Dedicated Nurses

Associate PractitionersStroke Support Workers

All provide services 7 days a week to deliver secondary prevention of stroke and rehabilitation through patient goal orientated activity plans Nursing staff also carry out 6 month stroke reviewsWorking in partnership with the stroke association

Welcome to Maeve and Mary from the Stroke Association

Case Scenario A Demonstration of Therapy

50 year old gentleman presented with sudden onset of-:

Right sided upper and lower limb weakness

Communication and swallowing difficulties

CT scan confirmed diagnosed of stroke

Assessment and Rehabilitation Plan following stroke

Thank you

Any questions?