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Code Stroke RNs
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A unique role - Code Stroke RNs - Critical Care-trained RNs coming to Code Stroke as part of a Stroke Program
2023 - In this episode of our Systems of Stroke Care series, Dr. Houman Khosravani sits down with Beth Linkewich, Director of Regional Stroke and Neurovascular Programs, to discuss a game-changing role in hyperacute stroke management: The Code Stroke Nurse.
As Endovascular Thrombectomy (EVT) volumes rise, hospitals face a critical bottleneck: the availability of anesthesia resources. Beth explains how her team bridged this gap by developing a specialized nursing role that allows patients to be safely transported to and monitored in the Angio Suite without an anesthesiologist present for every case. We dive into the "Huddle" decision-making process, the peri-procedural order sets, and the collaborative culture required to make this innovative model a success.
Key Takeaways:
The Resource Gap: How the increasing demand for EVT created a need for alternative monitoring solutions when Anesthesia is not immediately available.
The Role Defined: What a Code Stroke Nurse does—from the Emergency Department to the Angio Suite—focusing on airway management, conscious sedation, and hemodynamics.
The "Huddle": The collaborative decision-making protocol between the Stroke Neurologist, the Code Stroke Nurse, and Anesthesia to determine if a patient needs an Anesthesiologist present immediately.
Safety & Governance: How peri-procedural order sets and Critical Care (Level 3) training ensure patient safety during the transition of care.
Collaboration: Why this model enhances, rather than replaces, the relationship with Anesthesia colleagues.
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