The goal of this continuing education program is to update nurses’ knowledge about neuroprotection and its implications for stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and brain and spinal cord trauma. After studying the information presented here, you will be able to:
- Identify factors in the ischemic cascade that lead to cerebral damage following a stroke
- Relate current research status of potential agents to treat stroke, subarachnoid hemorrhage, and brain and spinal cord trauma
- List nursing roles in neuroprotection
