In this episode, we ask, what happens in those first few hours after a brain haemorrhage? And why are they so critically important?
We are joined by Chris Ashton, former paramedic, Ambulance Officer and lecturer on acute stroke management and rehabilitation.
Chris has Co-chaired the national prehospital stroke group as a Specialist Paramedic for NHS England and has previously supported as an author for the update of the national Joint Royal Colleges Ambulance Liaison committee stroke guidelines and sits on many national panels including prehospital video triage and thrombectomy just to name a few.
In recent years Chris has supported the Sentinel Stroke National Audit Programme team as a national quality improvement facilitator with a strong focus on clinical ‘Pre-Hospital Care’ whilst also presenting some of his work at both the European Stroke conference and the UK stroke forum conference.

Together, we explore:
Why is time so important when it comes to getting a brain haemorrhage treated and what is the golden window?
What are the 4 critical stages before a patient arrives at hospital with a potential brain haemorrhage?
What are common issues delaying people getting to hospital?
What are the opportunities to get people to hospital quicker?
What role does the public play in getting some treated quicker?


This conversation helps us better understand what we can do to improve the chances of someone surviving a brain haemorrhage.

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