National Stroke week at Ryde
In the recent report the frequency of strokes in Australia is alarmingly high, with one per- son experiencing a stroke every 19 minutes in 2020. Without prompt intervention, this sta- tistic is projected to worsen, resulting in a new stroke occurring every 10 minutes by the year 2050. Additionally, the number of Aus- tralians living with the debilitating conse- quences of stroke is predicted to rise from 445,087 in 2020 to a staggering 819,900 by 2050. Stroke continues to be a leading cause of dis- ability worldwide, severely impacting indi- viduals' quality of life and creating a heavy burden on families, relationships, and society as a whole. Stroke consequences include de- pendence on others, diminished well - being, economic strain, and increased mortality and morbidity rates. Nevertheless, early detection of strokes can significantly improve patient outcomes, mini- mize disability, and enhance post - stroke re- covery. Most strokes manifest at least one of the F.A.S.T (Face, Arm, Speech, and Time) warning signs, making early recognition cru- cial for timely medical intervention. Furthermore, the risk of recurrent strokes al- ways looms, emphasizing the importance of preventive measures. Astonishingly, approxi- mately 80% of strokes are preventable through heightened awareness of personal risk factors, appropriate medication, and life- style adjustments.
Ryde celebrated National Stroke Week on 11 August. The event aimed to educate attendees about stroke risk factors, raise awareness about the signs of stroke, and empower indi- viduals to become stroke heroes.
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From L to R - Dr Miller (Neurologist), Simpy Arora (Stroke Coordintaor) Melissa Fa (Stroke Speech pathologist), Sakthi Satkumaran (Physiotherapist)
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A New Addition to Ryde Speech Pathology
Introducing Xena the Xion - Speech Pathology ’ s newest piece of equipment used for specialised swallow assessments called FEES (Flexible Endo- scopic Evaluation of Swallowing). FEES involves passing a scope through the nose to assess the swal- lowing from inside the throat. The new Xion naso - laryngoscope and monitor was purchased via capital funding. It is state of the art equipment for FEES, and Ryde is the first public hospital in NSW to be the lucky owners of this new technology. The Xion allows for sound recording, immediate playback and has a large screen monitor which ena- bles more accurate and timely analysis of complex dysphagia. A big win for our small hospital!
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