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 ...

The initial sample population included 46 RNs, and 34 RNs completed the follow-up survey. The initial survey indicated the nurses felt that the NIHSS was too time consuming and was not consistent ...

Stroke patients with a cerebral vessel occlusion that is clearly visible on brain imaging are potential candidates for intra-arterial thrombolysis. Preliminary evidence indicates that the NIH Stroke ...

The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) is accepted as the definitive clinical examination to assess stroke severity. This project examined barriers to implementation and NIHSS use by ...