The NIH Stroke Scale is beneficial when used correctly but is has its limitations. Relying entirely on the NIHSS will miss significant disability in a number of patients. Acute stroke care demands more than just an NIHSS assessment.

Assessing the ED Stroke Patient for Disability - What Are the Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them?

On The Stroke Journey you can find certified continuing education video programs accredited through The University of Cincinnati College of Medicine, The University of Cincinnati College of Nursing, The University of Cincinnati James L. Winkle College of Pharmacy, and the University of Cincinnati College of Allied Health Sciences. Accreditation seeks to assure the medical community and the public that The Stroke Journey delivers education that is relevant to clinicians’ needs, evidence-based, evaluated for its effectiveness, and independent of commercial influence.

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Assessing the ED Stroke Patient for Disability - What Are the Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them?

Assessing the ED Stroke Patient for Disability - What Are the Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them?