Stroke Assessments
When do we complete the NIHSS assessment
Day 1-3 and on discharge/transfer
Who is the manager of the stroke unit at VGH
Sid Shankar
What does TNK stand for?
Tenecteplase
What are the signs and symptoms of a stroke?
A rm weakness?
S peech: any speech difficulties
T ime: call 911 ASAP
When do we screen for post-stroke depression
on day 14 or PRN
Who are the stroke NPs
Meggie and Mariam
What does EVT stand for
Endovascular Thrombectomy
True or false: About 80% of strokes are preventable
True
Who are the Stroke Coordinators
Lourdes & Sharon
What number do you call to active a hot stroke?
7111
What treatments do we offer for acute ischemic stroke?
TNK/EVT/stenting/angioplasty/DAPT
Who completes the Alpha FIM assessment?
Allied health: OT/PT/SLP
Who are the stroke research coordinators?
Geni and Carson
When are strokes considered "hot"
within treatment window of TNK/EVT
What is the typical treatment window for TNK?
4.5 hours
What do we use to screen for post stroke depression when the patietn is aphasic?
SAD-Q
Who is the head of the Stroke Program?
Dr. Sam Yip
Is this a hot stroke? Patient Last Seen Well prior to going to sleep. Woke up this AM with facial droop and speech difficulties
Yes. Considered a wake-up stoke.
True or False: Men are more likely to have strokes than women
False