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Emergency Medical Services (EMS) professionals are often the first responders in a stroke emergency, so it is important that EMS provide optimal pre-hospital stroke management. The American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) has recommended guidelines for EMS in the management of stroke, which includes the proper identification of stroke symptoms and prompt transport to the nearest stroke-ready facility.1
Help train your team with these free EMS resources. Click on the tabs below to view resources for EMS Personnel and EMS Trainers.
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Los Angeles Prehospital Stroke Screen (LAPSS) Checklist The LAPSS Checklist can be used by EMS to assess stroke patients in the pre-hospital setting. | DOWNLOAD | ||||||
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This letter is provided to doctors to give feedback to EMS personnel about their stroke management skills. | DOWNLOAD | ||||||
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The mission of the Minnesota Stroke Partnership is to raise awareness of stroke, promote stroke prevention, and improve systems of stroke care throughout Minnesota.
This webpage from the American College of Emergency Physicians (ACEP) discusses how stroke symptoms and risk for women are frequently underestimated.
An educational video is provided by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health for the general public to help recognize stroke symptoms using F.A.S.T.
Tools are available in the healthcare professionals section of this website to help spread awareness about stroke in the community, including PSA announcements, news release templates, and a PR toolkit.
Learn about the Cincinnati stroke scale and how to figure out when to seek medical care when you suspect someone is suffering from a stroke with expert medical tips in this free online health care video clip.
Genentech is neither affiliated with nor endorses the above organizations. The list is meant for informational purposes only and is not intended to replace the medical advice of a healthcare professional.
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The purpose of this presentation is to provide EMS with fundamental knowledge about pre-hospital management of stroke, including appropriate transport and hospital notifications. | DOWNLOAD | ||||||
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Use this presentation from National Stroke Association to help educate your community about stroke. | DOWNLOAD | ||||||
