University Hospitals 2020 Stroke Conference & 15th Annual Neuroscience Nursing Symposium

University Hospitals 2020 Stroke Conference & 15th Annual Neuroscience Nursing Symposium is organized by University Hospitals (UH) Cleveland Medical Center.

Release Date: October 16, 2020
Expiration Date: October 15, 2023  

Learning Objectives:
After attending this program, participants will be able to:
• Review medical management for asymptomatic carotid disease 
• Describe Transcarotid Arterial Revascularization treatment option for symptomatic carotid disease 
• Discuss early diagnosis and treatment of post revascularization hyperperfusion    
• Verbalize monitoring protocol for post carotid procedure patients 
• Identify red flag headaches, distinguish between a migraine vs stroke    
• Review therapeutic options in the management of acute vascular headaches including migraine   
• Describe non pharmaceutical pain management strategies for headaches
• Describe urinary problems associated with neurologic diseases
• Share nursing performance improvement project to decrease Foley usage and CAUTI rate   
• Review urological interventions in the outpatient setting
• Review the clinical manifestations of Fibromuscular Dysplasia (FMD) and the relationship between FMD and stroke and other vascular complications
• Summarize nursing interventions for patients with FMD
• Recognize the Fibromuscular Dysplasia Society of America as a public health charity working towards better diagnosis and treatment of Fibromuscular Dysplasia
• Describe palliative care services for the neuroscience patient 
• Discuss how nursing can facilitate crucial conversations and support patients and families with palliative care 
• Review cognitive and behavioral effects on the post stroke patient  
• Discuss cognitive rehabilitation strategies for the stroke patient         
• Describe post stroke depression and management 
• Recognize the current recommended options for Mechanical thrombectomy for patients with acute ischemic stroke.   
• Review roles of emergency department caregivers