Other Neuro Disorders
Dr. Sutherland and his colleagues also recognize and treat many other neuro-related disorders including:
Stroke
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) has awarded Sarasota Memorial Health Care System national certification as a Primary Stroke Center with distinction. Services include:
About Stroke
Stroke is the leading cause of serious disability in the United States and the 3rd leading cause of death. At Sarasota Memorial, an average of 425 patients are treated for stroke every year. A specialized team of stroke experts have come together to dedicate themselves to constantly improving the care of the stroke patient in our community. Sarasota Memorial provides a complete continuum of care for stroke patients.
Specialized Emergency Care for Stroke
Sarasota County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) follow a distinct set of protocols when stroke is suspected. EMS communicates immediately to Sarasota Memorial's Emergency Care Center (ECC) providing information crucial for determining appropriate treatment. Patients arriving at the ECC with stroke symptoms are treated promptly and evaluated to see if they meet criteria for the clot busting drug tPA. Medication for a stroke must be given within a 3-hour (180-minute) window from the onset of symptoms. The medication works to decrease disability resulting from the stroke. Patients diagnosed with a stroke are admitted to a specialized stroke unit. Dr. Sutherland is an expert in stroke assessment and intervention.
Inpatient Care
Sarasota Memorial's stroke unit provides a team of highly trained experts including physicians, nurses, neuro-radiologists and others to care for the stroke patient. The "Stroke Rehab Team" which includes physical and occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists also see the patient within the first days of hospitalization. The earlier rehabilitation can begin, the better the outcome for stroke patients. Case managers and social workers in conjunction with physicians determine the next level of care for stroke patients as they progress in recovery.
Comprehensive Rehabilitation
The Comprehensive Rehabilitation Unit (CRU) is dedicated to patients who have experienced conditions such as strokes. On CRU, the ultimate goal is to return the patient to as independent a lifestyle as possible. Because of the tremendous advances in stroke treatment and rehabilitation techniques, the outlook for stroke patients has never been more hopeful.
CRU's physical, occupational and recreational therapists, speech-language pathologists, certified rehabilitation registered nurses, case managers, and social workers work with psychologists and physiatrists (physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians), as well as the patient and family to determine the course of treatment. Successful stroke rehabilitation is dependent on many factors, including the degree of brain injury and the cooperation of the patient, family and support system. A patient's positive outlook and high level of determination are key factors in recovery.
Outpatient Stroke Program
The Outpatient Stroke Program has been designed to follow the inpatient rehabilitation program with a continuation of treatment in an outpatient setting. Physical, occupational and aquatic therapy, speech-language pathology, social services and neuro-psychology are provided under the direction of a physiatrist (physical medicine and rehabilitation physician).
In addition to treatment, this program also has a strong focus on education. Information on stroke management, diet, home set-up, social and emotional needs and home exercise programs are provided to patients and their families to help prepare them for care at home.
Whatever your circumstances, rest assured that you will receive the best in medical, surgical and therapeutic care at the Southeastern Center for Parkinson Disease and its affiliates.
- Multiple Sclerosis
- Stroke
- Migraine and other headache syndromes
- Muscular Dystrophy
- Numbness/Peripheral Neuropathy
- Fainting Spells/Falls
- Seizures and Epilepsy
- Confusion
- Dementia/Alzheimer Disease
- Depression
- Pain in the neck, arm or leg
- Shingles
- Weakness
- ALS
- Head Injuries
- Bleeding in the brain (Hemorrhage)
- Myasthenia Gravis
- Guillain-Barre Syndrome
- Hallucinations
- Double Vision/Blindness
- Speech and Language problems
- Hearing Loss
Stroke
The Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations (JCAHO) has awarded Sarasota Memorial Health Care System national certification as a Primary Stroke Center with distinction. Services include:
- Brain Injury
- Brain Tumor
- Stroke
- Chronic Headaches
- Pain
- Epilepsy and Seizure Disorders
- Back Injuries
About Stroke
Stroke is the leading cause of serious disability in the United States and the 3rd leading cause of death. At Sarasota Memorial, an average of 425 patients are treated for stroke every year. A specialized team of stroke experts have come together to dedicate themselves to constantly improving the care of the stroke patient in our community. Sarasota Memorial provides a complete continuum of care for stroke patients.
Specialized Emergency Care for Stroke
Sarasota County Emergency Medical Services (EMS) follow a distinct set of protocols when stroke is suspected. EMS communicates immediately to Sarasota Memorial's Emergency Care Center (ECC) providing information crucial for determining appropriate treatment. Patients arriving at the ECC with stroke symptoms are treated promptly and evaluated to see if they meet criteria for the clot busting drug tPA. Medication for a stroke must be given within a 3-hour (180-minute) window from the onset of symptoms. The medication works to decrease disability resulting from the stroke. Patients diagnosed with a stroke are admitted to a specialized stroke unit. Dr. Sutherland is an expert in stroke assessment and intervention.
Inpatient Care
Sarasota Memorial's stroke unit provides a team of highly trained experts including physicians, nurses, neuro-radiologists and others to care for the stroke patient. The "Stroke Rehab Team" which includes physical and occupational therapists and speech-language pathologists also see the patient within the first days of hospitalization. The earlier rehabilitation can begin, the better the outcome for stroke patients. Case managers and social workers in conjunction with physicians determine the next level of care for stroke patients as they progress in recovery.
Comprehensive Rehabilitation
The Comprehensive Rehabilitation Unit (CRU) is dedicated to patients who have experienced conditions such as strokes. On CRU, the ultimate goal is to return the patient to as independent a lifestyle as possible. Because of the tremendous advances in stroke treatment and rehabilitation techniques, the outlook for stroke patients has never been more hopeful.
CRU's physical, occupational and recreational therapists, speech-language pathologists, certified rehabilitation registered nurses, case managers, and social workers work with psychologists and physiatrists (physical medicine and rehabilitation physicians), as well as the patient and family to determine the course of treatment. Successful stroke rehabilitation is dependent on many factors, including the degree of brain injury and the cooperation of the patient, family and support system. A patient's positive outlook and high level of determination are key factors in recovery.
Outpatient Stroke Program
The Outpatient Stroke Program has been designed to follow the inpatient rehabilitation program with a continuation of treatment in an outpatient setting. Physical, occupational and aquatic therapy, speech-language pathology, social services and neuro-psychology are provided under the direction of a physiatrist (physical medicine and rehabilitation physician).
In addition to treatment, this program also has a strong focus on education. Information on stroke management, diet, home set-up, social and emotional needs and home exercise programs are provided to patients and their families to help prepare them for care at home.
Whatever your circumstances, rest assured that you will receive the best in medical, surgical and therapeutic care at the Southeastern Center for Parkinson Disease and its affiliates.