Brit J Hosp Med
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Acute ischaemic stroke is a leading cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide. In the UK alone, there are more than 100 000 strokes per year, causing 38 000 deaths. ⋯ Admission of patients to specialised stroke units has led to an improvement in clinical outcomes, but the role of intensive care is less well defined. This article reviews the current critical care management and neuro-therapeutic options after an acute ischaemic stroke.
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The post-take ward round is often the first time that a senior clinician reviews a patient on the acute medical take. Despite this, there is no official guidance regarding structure or documentation of the post-take ward round. The aim of this quality improve project was to develop a ward round proforma specifically tailored to the care of the older people's service to improve quality of documentation and to encourage initiation of the comprehensive geriatric assessment. ⋯ Use of a specifically tailored post-take ward round proforma improves the quality and consistency of documentation and encourages the initiation of the comprehensive geriatric assessment.