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Stroke Assessment and Important Time Frames Outside the Hospital Video
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- A CT scan is the most important diagnostic tool in diagnosing acute stroke.
- Treatment for acute stroke may include fibrinolytic therapy or surgery (embolectomy).
- The Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS) uses three metrics to determine the likelihood that an individual is experiencing an acute stroke.
- The 8 D’s of Stroke Care represent diagnosis, treatment, and potential chokepoints in the system of care.
- The Adult Suspected Stroke algorithm is used to direct care actions in the prehospital and emergency department (ED) setting, as well as generalized stroke care.
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