eirmc.com
Open in
urlscan Pro
165.214.40.39
Public Scan
Submitted URL: http://eirmcstroke.com/
Effective URL: https://eirmc.com/specialties/stroke/
Submission: On July 14 via manual from US — Scanned from US
Effective URL: https://eirmc.com/specialties/stroke/
Submission: On July 14 via manual from US — Scanned from US
Form analysis 6 forms found in the DOM
GET /search/results.dot
<form class="form-inline hut-search" action="/search/results.dot" method="GET" enctype="multipart/form-data" role="search" data-submit="false">
<div class="form-group">
<label class="sr-only" for="prenav-main-search-sticky">Search</label>
<div class="input-group">
<input type="text" class="header-search-input form-control" name="q" id="prenav-main-search-sticky" placeholder="Search" maxlength="64" autocomplete="off" pattern="^[a-zA-Z0-9-`.'()? ]*$"
title="Can only contain letters, numbers and limited special characters." required="" tabindex="-1">
<a href="#" class="close-search hidden" aria-label="Close recent searches" tabindex="-1">×</a>
<div class="input-group-btn">
<button type="submit" class="btn btn-default submit" tabindex="-1">
<i class="icon-search" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<span class="sr-only">Submit Search</span>
</button>
</div>
<div class="header-search-results hidden">
<span class="recent-search-title"><strong>Recent Searches</strong></span>
<ul class="recent-searches"></ul>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</form>GET /search/results.dot
<form class="form-inline hut-search" action="/search/results.dot" method="GET" enctype="multipart/form-data" role="search" data-submit="false">
<div class="form-group">
<label class="sr-only" for="prenav-main-search">Search</label>
<div class="input-group">
<input type="text" class="header-search-input form-control" name="q" id="prenav-main-search" placeholder="Search" maxlength="64" autocomplete="off" pattern="^[a-zA-Z0-9-`.'()? ]*$"
title="Can only contain letters, numbers and limited special characters." required="">
<a href="#" class="close-search hidden" aria-label="Close recent searches">×</a>
<div class="input-group-btn">
<button type="submit" class="btn btn-default submit">
<i class="icon-search" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<span class="sr-only">Submit Search</span>
</button>
</div>
<div class="header-search-results hidden">
<span class="recent-search-title"><strong>Recent Searches</strong></span>
<ul class="recent-searches"></ul>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</form>GET /search/results.dot
<form class="mobile-search-slide" action="/search/results.dot" method="GET" enctype="multipart/form-data" role="search">
<label class="sr-only" for="mobile-sticky-search">Search</label>
<input type="text" class="header-search-input form-control" name="q" id="mobile-sticky-search" placeholder="Search" maxlength="64" data-validate="alpha-numeric" autocomplete="off" required="" tabindex="-1">
<i class="icon-search pre-fix-icon"></i>
<a href="#" class="close-search" aria-label="Close search" tabindex="-1">×</a>
</form>GET /search/results.dot
<form class="mobile-search-slide" action="/search/results.dot" method="GET" enctype="multipart/form-data" role="search">
<label class="sr-only" for="mobile-main-search">Search</label>
<input type="text" class="header-search-input form-control" name="q" id="mobile-main-search" placeholder="Search" maxlength="64" data-validate="alpha-numeric" autocomplete="off" required="">
<i class="icon-search pre-fix-icon"></i>
<a href="#" class="close-search" aria-label="Close search">×</a>
</form>GET /search/results.dot
<form class="form-inline hut-search" action="/search/results.dot" method="GET" enctype="multipart/form-data" role="search" data-submit="false">
<div class="form-group">
<label class="sr-only" for="main-search">Search</label>
<div class="input-group">
<input type="text" class="header-search-input form-control" name="q" id="main-search" placeholder="Search" maxlength="64" autocomplete="off" pattern="^[a-zA-Z0-9-`.'()? ]*$"
title="Can only contain letters, numbers and limited special characters." required="">
<a href="#" class="close-search hidden" aria-label="Close recent searches">×</a>
<div class="input-group-btn">
<button type="submit" class="btn btn-primary submit">
<i class="icon-search" aria-hidden="true"></i>
<span class="sr-only">Submit Search</span>
</button>
</div>
<div class="header-search-results hidden">
<span class="recent-search-title"><strong>Recent Searches</strong></span>
<ul class="recent-searches"></ul>
</div>
</div>
</div>
</form><form class="mobile-quick-links col-xs-10 col-xs-offset-1">
<select name="mobile-url" class="form-control" onchange="openPage(this);">
<option value="--">Quick Links</option>
<option value="--">Highlights</option>
<option value="https://careers.hcahealthcare.com/pages/eastern-idaho-regional-medical-center">--Careers</option>
<option value="/about/phone-directory/">--Contact Us</option>
<option value="/locations/">--Directions</option>
<option value="/patients/enewsletter-signup.dot">--E-Newsletter Sign Up</option>
<option value="/about/culture-values.dot">--I am EIRMC</option>
<option value="/physicians/physician-careers.dot?city=Idaho+Falls&state=ID&division=Mountain&facility=Eastern+Idaho+RMC">--Physician Careers</option>
<option value="--">Patient Tools</option>
<option value="/about/contact-us.dot">--Give Feedback</option>
<option value="/patient-financial/">--Patient Pricing</option>
<option value="/online-tools/">--Online Tools</option>
<option value="/patients/notice-of-privacy-practices.dot">--Privacy Practices</option>
<option value="/patients/public-notice.dot">--Public Notice</option>
<option value="/patients/your-hospital-stay/your-rights-responsibilities.dot">--Rights / Responsibilities</option>
</select>
</form>Text Content
Skip to main content
* Careers
* Contact Us
* Directions
* MyHealthONE® Patient Portal
* My Health Resources
Search
×
Submit Search
Recent Searches
Speak to a Nurse
*
* Find A Doctor
Find A Doctor
* Graduate Medical Education
* Find A Doctor
* Find Clinics
* Patients & Visitors
Patients & Visitors
* Your Hospital Stay
* Patient Financial Resource
* Consult-A-Nurse®
* Take the guesswork out of healthcare
* DAISY Award Winners
* Surgery Text Messaging
* Email a Patient
* Sunshine Award winners
* Visitor Policy
* Insurance Plans
* Gift Shop
* Maps & Directions
* Medical Records
* MyHealthONE®
* My Birth Plan
* Nominate a caregiver
* Patient Payment Estimator
* Patient Rights
* Pay Your Bill
* Pre-Registration/ Online Scheduling Instructions
* Thank a Caregiver
* Ronald McDonald Room
* Visitor Information
* Medical Professionals
Medical Professionals
* Volunteer
* Careers
* BHC Internship
* Education
* EMS conference
* For Employees
* For Physicians
* Graduate Medical Education
* Pharmacy Residency
* Physician Careers
* Wound Care Conference
* EMS Training
* Online Tools
Online Tools
* Blog
* Classes & Events
* Consult-A-Nurse®
* Email a Patient
* E-newsletter Signup
* Find a Doctor
* Health Risk Assessments
* MyHealthONE Patient Portal
* Social Media
* Thank a Caregiver
* Video Library
* Specialties
* About Us
About Us
* Contact Us
* Careers
* Culture & Values
* Email a Patient
* Fast Facts
* Frist Humanitarian Awards
* Give Us Feedback
* History
* Meet Our Team
* Nursing Careers
* Legal Information
* Newsroom
* Locations
* Eastern Idaho Care Partners ACO
* Quality Highlights
* Social Links
* Volunteer
* Report To The Community
* Careers
* Contact Us
* Directions
* MyHealthONE® Patient Portal
* My Health Resources
* Careers
* Contact Us
* Directions
* MyHealthONE® Patient Portal
* My Health Resources
Search
×
Submit Search
Recent Searches
Menu
Search ×
Recent Searches Clear Search
Menu
Search ×
Recent Searches Clear Search
Search
×
Submit Search
Recent Searches
Speak to a Nurse Alerts 1
Alerts 1 Dismiss alerts
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* Our COVID-19 Response
Get information on our enhanced safety protections.
Resource Hub | Vaccine Information
Enhanced Safety | Visitor Policy
Speak to a Nurse
*
* Find A Doctor
Find A Doctor
* Graduate Medical Education
* Find A Doctor
* Find Clinics
* Patients & Visitors
Patients & Visitors
* Your Hospital Stay
* Patient Financial Resource
* Consult-A-Nurse®
* Take the guesswork out of healthcare
* DAISY Award Winners
* Surgery Text Messaging
* Email a Patient
* Sunshine Award winners
* Visitor Policy
* Insurance Plans
* Gift Shop
* Maps & Directions
* Medical Records
* MyHealthONE®
* My Birth Plan
* Nominate a caregiver
* Patient Payment Estimator
* Patient Rights
* Pay Your Bill
* Pre-Registration/ Online Scheduling Instructions
* Thank a Caregiver
* Ronald McDonald Room
* Visitor Information
* Medical Professionals
Medical Professionals
* Volunteer
* Careers
* BHC Internship
* Education
* EMS conference
* For Employees
* For Physicians
* Graduate Medical Education
* Pharmacy Residency
* Physician Careers
* Wound Care Conference
* EMS Training
* Online Tools
Online Tools
* Blog
* Classes & Events
* Consult-A-Nurse®
* Email a Patient
* E-newsletter Signup
* Find a Doctor
* Health Risk Assessments
* MyHealthONE Patient Portal
* Social Media
* Thank a Caregiver
* Video Library
* Specialties
* About Us
About Us
* Contact Us
* Careers
* Culture & Values
* Email a Patient
* Fast Facts
* Frist Humanitarian Awards
* Give Us Feedback
* History
* Meet Our Team
* Nursing Careers
* Legal Information
* Newsroom
* Locations
* Eastern Idaho Care Partners ACO
* Quality Highlights
* Social Links
* Volunteer
* Report To The Community
* Careers
* Contact Us
* Directions
* MyHealthONE® Patient Portal
* My Health Resources
Average ER Wait Time as of 11:44pm MDT today
Loading
3 mins
Eastern Idaho R... Get Directions
Average ER Wait Time
Eastern Idaho R...
Loading
3 mins
as of 11:44pm MDT today
Get Directions
Alerts 1
Alerts 1 Dismiss alerts
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
* Our COVID-19 Response
Get information on our enhanced safety protections.
Resource Hub | Vaccine Information
Enhanced Safety | Visitor Policy
STROKE
A stroke is a medical emergency where blood flow to the brain is either reduced
or stopped, depriving brain tissue of essential oxygen and nutrients. A stroke
may cause loss in brain function and affect movement and speech.
* Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center /
* Specialties /
* Neurological care /
* Stroke
HELPFUL LINKS
Find A Doctor
Get Directions
Neurological Care
Physical Therapy and Rehab
Heart & Vascular Blogs
Show more links
STROKE CENTER IN IDAHO FALLS, IDAHO
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC) is a Primary Stroke Center
certified by The Joint Commission. This means if you or a loved one experiences
a stroke, our facility provides the most advanced stroke treatment available in
the area.
> If you or someone you know is having a stroke, call 911 immediately.
NATIONALLY RECOGNIZED STROKE TREATMENT
At EIRMC, we deliver an aggressive approach to stroke with expertise from a
multidisciplinary team of specialists in neurological care. Both patient and
family participate in family planning, and each program is designed to ensure
all necessary support services are provided.
When you get to a hospital quickly, a computerized tomography scan is performed
to determine the type of stroke. Depending on your recent medical history, and
if you arrive within three hours of symptom onset, the clot-busting medication
tPA (tissue plasminogen activator) can be administered intravenously to begin
dissolving the clot.
Within 24 hours of symptoms, neurologists and interventional radiologists may
decide to intervene further with one or multiple of the following procedures by
inserting a catheter through the groin into the artery, all the way up to the
brain. The catheter gives access to a number of devices for various procedures,
including thrombectomy.
The Joint Commission awards hospitals with advanced certification based on a
rigorous examination process to identify facilities demonstrating a commitment
to excellence in stroke care. Some of the protocols include:
* Consistent use of IV tPA therapy (clot-busting medication)
* 24/7 availability of a neurologist or interventional radiologist
* Evidence-based clinical practice guidelines
* Designated stroke team
* Coordinated stroke response with area emergency crews
Stroke data is analyzed and reported regularly to achieve continuous
improvement, exceed standards of care, improve patient outcomes, and maintain
certification.
Additionally, we're proud to be recognized three years in a row by the American
Heart Association and American Stroke Association with the Stroke Gold Plus
award for excellence in implementing the Get With The Guidelines® program.
WHAT IS A STROKE?
A stroke occurs when a blood vessel carrying oxygen to the brain becomes blocked
or ruptures. When this happens, part of the brain no longer receives the oxygen
it needs, and the tissue in that area starts to die.
At EIRMC, we take an aggressive, multidisciplinary approach to stroke treatment
with expertise from neurologists, registered nurses, dietitians, interventional
radiologists and other stroke care specialists.
TYPES OF STROKE WE TREAT
At a Primary Stroke Center, we can quickly diagnose the difference between the
two types of stroke: ischemic and hemorrhagic. The vast majority of strokes are
ischemic. An ischemic stroke occurs when a clot blocks blood flow in the brain.
A hemorrhagic stroke is caused by bleeding interfering with the brain's ability
to function. This bleeding can happen within the brain or in the area between
the brain and the skull.
Transient ischemic attacks, commonly referred to as TIAs, are stroke symptoms
that go away shortly after starting due to momentary blockages but produce no
lasting damage. Even if your symptoms disappear entirely, it is critical to
follow up with a neurologist to assess your continued risk of stroke.
SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF STROKE
Part of our goal is to educate you on the signs, symptoms and risk of stroke. To
recognize the warning signs of stroke, remember to BE FAST:
* B — Balance: Ask the person if they can walk. Do they veer to one side? Are
they dizzy?
* E — Eyes: Cover one eye at a time and ask if they have vision changes.
* F — Face: Ask the person to smile. See if one side of the mouth droops.
* A — Arms: Ask the person to lift both arms. See if one uncontrollably lowers.
* S — Speech: Ask the person to repeat simple phrases to see if there is
difficulty or confusion.
* T — Time: If a person exhibits any of these symptoms, time is of the essence.
Call 911 immediately and tell the dispatcher you think it may be a stroke.
Additionally, warning signs of stroke include:
* Sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg, especially on one side
of the body
* Sudden confusion, trouble speaking or understanding others
* Sudden trouble seeing in one or both eyes
* Sudden dizziness, loss of coordination or balance or trouble walking
* Sudden severe headache with no obvious cause
STROKE REHABILITATION
Our goal for stroke rehabilitation is the same as yours: to maximize recovery so
you can return to the fullest level of independence possible. Our rehabilitation
therapy team includes specialists in:
* Physical therapy
* Speech therapy
* Occupational therapy
* Respiratory therapy
STROKE RISK FACTORS
The vast majority of strokes occur in people 60 years old and older, but risk
factors can make people as young as 40 years old highly susceptible as well.
Women have a slightly higher risk than men due to contraceptive use. Other risk
factors for stroke include:
* High blood pressure
* Diabetes
* Heart disease
* High cholesterol
* Lack of exercise
* Smoking
HELPFUL LINKS
Find a Doctor
Get Directions
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Neurological Care
Physical Therapy and Rehab
Heart & Vascular Blogs
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC)
3100 Channing Way
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Telephone: (208) 529-6111
HIGHLIGHTS
* Careers
* Contact Us
* Directions
* E-Newsletter Sign Up
* I am EIRMC
* Physician Careers
PATIENT TOOLS
* Give Feedback
* Patient Pricing
* Online Tools
* Privacy Practices
* Public Notice
* Rights / Responsibilities
FOLLOW US
Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on
Twitter Follow us on YouTube Read Our Blog
Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center (EIRMC)
3100 Channing Way
Idaho Falls, ID 83404
Telephone: (208) 529-6111
Quick Links Highlights--Careers--Contact Us--Directions--E-Newsletter Sign Up--I
am EIRMC--Physician CareersPatient Tools--Give Feedback--Patient Pricing--Online
Tools--Privacy Practices--Public Notice--Rights / Responsibilities
Follow us on Facebook Follow us on Instagram Follow us on LinkedIn Follow us on
Twitter Follow us on YouTube Read Our Blog
Copyright 1999-2022 C-HCA, Inc.; All rights reserved.
Notice of Privacy Practices | Terms & Conditions | Notice at Collection |
Privacy Policy
Do Not Sell My Personal Information | Social Media Policy | Acceptable Use
Policy | HCA Nondiscrimination Notice
Surprise Billing Protections | Right to Receive Estimate | Accessibility |
Responsible Disclosure
Copyright 1999-2022 C-HCA, Inc.; All rights reserved.
Notice of Privacy Practices | Terms & Conditions | Notice at Collection |
Privacy Policy
Do Not Sell My Personal Information | Social Media Policy | Acceptable Use
Policy | HCA Nondiscrimination Notice
Surprise Billing Protections | Right to Receive Estimate | Accessibility |
Responsible Disclosure
COVID-19 Screening Tool