Stroke - Chain of Survival

For the victim of stroke, recognition of the signs and symptoms and responding quickly by obtaining emergency care are essential to survival. This is part of what is called the Chain of Survival for stroke patients.

Deborah Jewell, RN, MS, ANP, Stroke Service Clinical Coordinator at Berkshire Medical Center has written an article on the Chain of Survival, which has been featured in a national publication - Viewpoint -published by the American Academy of Ambulatory Care Nurses.  

The article, Becoming a Key Link in the Stroke Chain of Survival, and can be viewed by clicking on the article title.