Recognizing Strokes in the PACU in Adult Versus Pediatric Patients

Authors

Juliet Velhagen, University of New Mexico School of Medicine; University of New Mexico Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Thomas Ferrer, University of New Mexico School of Medicine; University of New Mexico Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Ricardo Falcon, University of New Mexico School of Medicine; University of New Mexico Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Tim Petersen, University of New Mexico School of Medicine; University of New Mexico Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine
Codruta Soneru, University of New Mexico School of Medicine; University of New Mexico Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine

Document Type

Poster

Publication Date

3-22-2024

Abstract

This poster discusses strokes in the post-anesthesia care unit in both adult and pediatric patients. We discuss stroke incidence, post-anesthesia stroke symptoms to be aware of, what symptoms overlap between adult and pediatric patients, and the importance of early stroke recognition.

Recommended Citation

Velhagen, Juliet; Thomas Ferrer; Ricardo Falcon; Tim Petersen; and Codruta Soneru. "Recognizing Strokes in the PACU in Adult Versus Pediatric Patients." (2024). https://digitalrepository.unm.edu/hsc-bbhrd/171