PPT-Communication after a Stroke

Aphasia and Apraxia of Speech Topics to cover Aphasia Definition IncidencePrevalence Characteristics Assessment Measures Treatment Support Apraxia Definition Causes Characteristics Assessment Measures . August 2014 Stroke Fact Sheet  Stroke is a leading cause of death in the United States, killing nearly 130,000 Americans each year — that’s 1 of every 19 deaths . 1  A Aphasia accident (stroke), trauma, tumours and other neurological disease, and in neurodegenerative conditions such as dementia. Aphasia, also sometimes referred to as dysphasi a , occurs when ther Sarah L. Livesay, DNP, RN, ACNP-BC. Assistant Professor. Rush University. Typical V. Atypical: Semantics?. Stroke identification according to the AHA/ASA. ASA . 5 . Suddens. Numbness or weakness of leg, arm, face. National Stroke Association. ADVOCATE. – Influence public policy and legislation on stroke survivor issues.. EDUCATE. – Spread the word about stroke awareness.. PARTICIPATE. – Get involved and make a difference in the world of stroke.. National Stroke Association. ADVOCATE. – Influence public policy and legislation on stroke survivor issues.. EDUCATE. – Spread the word about stroke awareness.. PARTICIPATE. – Get involved and make a difference in the world of stroke.. Department of Speech, Language, and Hearing Sciences. 3601 4. th. Street STOP 6073 . Lubbock, Texas 79430-6073.  . Targets communication skills and life participation. Free for all participants. Members discuss past and present experiences, current events, and common interests. Physical and pshychosocial handicap. Lesions of brain parenchima due to pathology of cerebral circulatory system that leads to hemorrhageae or ichemic lesions. Cerebral Anatomy . Vascular circulation: Anterior and Posterior . There are two types of strokes . –. . ischaemic. (clot) and . haemorrhagic. (bleed). . About 85% of all strokes are . ischaemic. and 15% . haemorrhagic. How often does stroke strike?. Occurs 152,00 times a year in the UK . James C. . Grotta. MD. Director, Mobile Stroke Unit Consortium. Clinical Innovation and Research Institute. Memorial Hermann Hospital-TMC. Houston, Texas. Disclosures for Dr Grotta. Grants/Research Support: AHA, Genentech (. 101 100 207.Saldert C. (2004). Afasi och kommunikation, Information för vårdpersonal och anhöriga till personer som drabbats av afasi [Aphasia and communication, Information for professional careg R. apid . A. rterial . o. C. clusion. . E. valuation. created by SCD DHEC Bureau of EMS. History. Historical Context. EMS is the first medical contact in over 50% of all stroke victims in U.S.. Unless the patient had altered LOC, strokes were treated as non-emergent events and transported routine to ER. for . Stroke Recovery. Communication as an effect of stroke . Three Main Components:. Speech. – motor act of producing sounds to form words. Language. - t. he “dictionary” of word meanings and the rules to combine words into sentences. AMEC International Communication Effectiveness Awards 2017. Lobby Government to continue the national Stroke strategy. Address “unacceptable” variations in stroke care and treatment on different areas of England. What effect does glycemic control with insulin have on these complications?. None. . Insulin does not improve mortality rates/neurological outcomes after stroke. Why do we care?. Stroke is the 5. th.