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  2. 05: Management of physical complications following stroke
  3. Case 2: Mrs McGinty
  4. Her story

Her story

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Mrs McGinty’s daughter found her lying on the floor. She called 999 for an ambulance to take her to hospital. Where Mrs McGinty presented with a mild hemiplegia affecting her right arm and leg, aphasia and apraxia, consistent with a left hemisphere Partial Anterior Circulation Syndrome (PACS).

Case 2: Mrs McGinty What is a Partial Anterior…

Page last reviewed: 20 Apr 2021

Case 2: Mrs McGintyHer storyWhat is a Partial Anterior Circulation Syndrome?The presenting features of a patient with PACSAdmissionAbout pressure ulcersFactors associated with developing pressure soresAssessment of pressure ulcersAssessment of pressure ulcers (continued)Prevention and treatment of pressure ulcersSummary24 hours laterChest infection managementSummary (ii)Two days later- possible DVTDVT risk factorsDVT summaryA week laterOedema managementSummary (iii)OutcomeKey Messages
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