RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) — New training is set to help healthcare providers with the Richmond Ambulance Authority (RAA) diagnose stroke patients more quickly.
The American Stroke Association and other medical groups released the Essential Stroke Life Support (ESLS) training earlier this year to help healthcare professionals detect and treat stroke faster in patients.
ESLS is a self-directed online course that combines curriculum with patient cases using virtual simulation. The evidence-based training was also designed for EMS providers who may not have advanced skills in stroke recognition, per a release…