Persona: EMS/Paramedics — prehospital stroke protocol essentials (recognition + routing)
EMS-focused learning module: stroke recognition, BE-FAST/FAST, last known well, glucose check, destination/routing concepts, and handoff essentials
ClinicianClinicianIntermediate20 minClinical (pro)
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Educational only — EMS routing and protocols vary by region and medical direction.
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Suspected stroke is time-critical: activate local stroke protocol immediately, document last known well time, obtain glucose, manage airway/breathing/circulation, and route per regional destination policy/medical direction.
What you'll learn
- Perform high-quality prehospital stroke recognition
- Document last known well reliably
- Identify immediate reversible mimics (glucose)
- Deliver a clean, time-saving handoff
Recognition
- FAST/BE-FAST
- Posterior circulation red flags
- Don’t delay activation
Key data to capture
- Last known well
- Anticoagulant/antiplatelet history
- Baseline function
- Witness contact
Immediate checks
- Glucose
- Vitals
- Airway risk
Routing concepts
- Stroke center capability
- Possible LVO severity scales (concept)
- Time-to-EVT considerations
Handoff template
- Onset/LKW
- Findings
- Vitals/glucose
- Meds
- Any change en route
Practice check
Check your understanding
A few untimed questions. Pick an answer to see instant feedback, then continue to the next lesson.
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