Case Studies Demonstrating Stroke Telemedicine in the Rural Emergency Department

A 65-year-old man was transported to a critical access hospital emergency department for treatment of sudden onset dysphasia, a “funny feeling” on the right side of his face, dysphagia, and difficulty holding water in his mouth. He was alert and oriented and had unremarkable vital signs except for hypertension (188/65 mm Hg). A computed tomography scan of the head identified no abnormalities.
Source: Journal of Emergency Nursing: JEN - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Case Review Source Type: research