How can triage nurses spot a patient with posterior stroke?

Posterior stroke can be a difficult type of stroke to spot, but if nurses know the signs and symptoms, with the help of the BEFAST acronym, it can save lives

Around 20% of ischaemic strokes in the UK affect the posterior circulation, however it can be more difficult to recognise compared to other stroke types and if not identified, a delayed or misdiagnosis could result in preventable death or disability ( Merwick and Werring 2014 ).

By understanding key signs and symptoms to look out for, emergency nurses on the front line in emergency