Stroke News
Of these, 42 patients were transferred to the Comprehensive Stroke Centre (CSC) for hy- peracute stroke treatment, ensuring swift and effective care delivery. Currently, our stroke service is actively par- ticipating in the Quality in Acute Stroke Care (QASC) trial, aimed at refining proto- cols related to fever, sugar, and swallowing in stroke patients. We are confident that these efforts will further enhance patient out- comes and stroke care provision.
Ryde Hospital participated in the national stroke audit 2023. The results of the audit highlighted significant improvements across various facets of our stroke services, reflecting our com- mitment to delivering exceptional care. One of the standout achievements highlighted in the audit is the remarkable progress in care plan development, emphasizing collaborative efforts between our dedicated team and patients and their caregivers. Furthermore, we have witnessed a notable increase in the provision of education regarding behaviour - modifiable risk factors, a crucial step in empowering our com- munity to make informed choices about their health. Additionally, we are proud to report a substantial enhancement in screening stroke patients for swallowing difficulties, a vital intervention with direct implications for reducing mortality and morbidity in the crucial 90 days post - stroke. It's worth noting that some of our indicators have surpassed those of peer hospi- tals and even the national average, a testament to the collective diligence of our interdisciplinary team. In the Emergency Department alone, our hospital has attended to 216 patients initiated on the stroke pathway, with 73 con- firmed stroke cases and 30 transient ischemic attacks (TIAs).
Simpy Arora,
Stroke coordinator
Simpy.arora@health.ns w.gov.au Pager no.54844
New JMOs at Ryde
The new medical education year of 2024 was off to an enjoyable start yesterday with the first paediat- ric resuscitation session up int the P.A.Cunningham Sim Suite in Denistone House. A multi - professional day of training was organised, under the watchful eye of senior paediatric nurses Lauren Shumack and Haylee Ellis, and paediatricians Dr Sathah Sivabalan and Dr Meena Rattan. The care of our youngest patients needs practice and attention to detail and the Sim Suite allows cli- nicians to step outside their ward duties and concentrate on working together effectively in a crisis. We look forward to more sessions over the year to come.
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