Allows EMS providers to develop a comprehensive EMS Stroke Protocol that incorporates best practices along with a Medication Infusion Report and a Stroke Checklist.
This document highlights two common Stroke Severity Scales that are essential for assessing stroke patients, particularly in accordance with the EMS Stroke Protocol. Additionally, it offers insights that might be included in a Medication Infusion Report and ensures that a comprehensive Stroke Checklist is followed for accurate evaluations.
This document serves to facilitate communication between hospitals and transferring EMS agencies concerning the Medication Infusion Report. It outlines the types of medications being infused, provides instructions for titrations, and specifies the rates of these medications during transfer, which are essential components of the EMS Stroke Protocol and related Stroke Checklist.
An example of an EMS Stroke Protocol includes the use of the NIH Stroke Scale for LVO screening, alongside a comprehensive Stroke Checklist to ensure all necessary assessments are made and documented in the Medication Infusion Report.