The NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is the gold standard for quickly and consistently assessing stroke severity. From emergency rooms to research trials, it guides treatment decisions, predicts outcomes, and ...

Thorough neurological assessment of patients experiencing acute stroke is critical for accurate diagnosis, treatment, and care throughout hospitalization. Published guidelines for the early management ...

Nurses on the stroke/neurovascular unit at Providence St. Vincent Medical Center (PSVMC) in Portland, OR, care for approximately 500 stroke patients per year. Nursing staff members used the standard ...