| | Why It Matters | |-----------------|--------------------| | Called 911 immediately – No “wait and see.” | Early administration of tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) within the first 3‑4 hours can dissolve the clot and dramatically reduce brain damage. | | Collected medical info – List of meds, allergies, recent doctor visits. | Gives emergency physicians the data they need to avoid dangerous drug interactions and to tailor treatment. | | Assigned roles – One person stayed on the phone with dispatch, another gathered MarĂa’s medical records, a third contacted her primary doctor. | Reduces chaos, ensures nothing falls through the cracks. | | Prepared the home for rehab – Cleared walkways, placed handrails, stocked easy‑to‑eat foods. | Sets the stage for a smoother transition back home after discharge. |
| | When to Involve | Key Contributions | |------------------|----------------------|-----------------------| | Neurologist | Within 24 hrs of admission | Oversees medical management, orders imaging, decides on tPA or thrombectomy. | | Physical Therapist (PT) | Day 1 of hospitalization | Starts gentle mobilization to prevent deconditioning. | | Occupational Therapist (OT) | Day 2–3 | Works on ADLs (eating, dressing, grooming) and adaptive equipment. | | Speech‑Language Pathologist (SLP) | Day 2–3 | Addresses aphasia, dysphagia, and cognitive‑communication deficits. | | Social Worker | Upon admission | Helps navigate insurance, arrange home health services, and connect to community resources. | Family Strokes-Making Moves On My Stepaunt - Ca...
The “Family Strokes” moniker isn’t a brand or a club; it’s the informal label my relatives gave to our collective love of visual expression. From my great‑grandmother’s watercolor landscapes to my cousin’s street‑art murals, creativity has always been the family’s lingua franca. | | Assigned roles – One person stayed
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