Nursing strategies for acute stroke patients

In the acute phase of stroke, ischaemic brain may be particularly vulnerable to mild hypoxia or hypotension which could lessen the potential for neuronal recovery and hence a good outcome after stroke. Particular causes for concern are: hypoxia and hypotension resulting from routine positioning in b...

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Main Author: Rowat, Anne M.
Published: University of Edinburgh 2000
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Online Access:http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.661425