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Neurology India
Medknow Publications on behalf of the Neurological Society of India
ISSN: 0028-3886 EISSN: 0028-3886
Vol. 50, No. s1, 2002, pp. S64-S65
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Bioline Code: ni02164
Full paper language: English
Document type: Research Article
Document available free of charge
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Neurology India, Vol. 50, No. s1, 2002, pp. S64-S65
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Relevance of Stroke Units to Stroke Care : From Nihilism to Cautious Optimism
S.M. Hastak
Abstract
Many studies have shown definite reduction in the mortality and morbidity of patients treated in the stroke unit when compared to the general medical ward. The beneficial effect of treatment in a stroke unit is achieved in completely unselected patients independent of their age, sex, co-morbidity, and stroke severity. Better outcome has been atributed to prevention of serious events like aspiration, infection, electrolyte imbalance and consequent early mobilization. In India, at present, there are 8 to 10 stroke units which can serve as models for further expansion of acute stroke care.
Keywords
Stroke units, Morbidity, Mortality, India
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