Abstract
The prevalence of pediatric strokes, incidence of delay in treatment, and misdiagnosis has become an epidemic in healthcare. The purpose of this poster presentation is to provide education to healthcare professionals related to the extensive care required for pediatric stroke patients, from diagnosis until adulthood. As healthcare professionals, we must be educated and aware that pediatric strokes (one of the top 10 causes of death in children aged 1–19 years) occur and their recovery includes a multidisciplinary approach. We have developed an educational booklet for patients and parents that includes diagnoses through all stages of childhood. Topics discussed are risk factors, types of strokes, signs and symptoms, treatment options, therapies such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy, local and national resources, and common terms. Information is presented in road maps for each age group.
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