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| NIH Stroke Score |
The EBMcalc module NIH Stroke Score is available in EBMcalc Complete Edition.
This calculator evaluates the following Clinical Criteria:
- Level of Consciousness
- Patient Knows Month and Own Age
- Patient Opens and Close Eyes on Command
- Best Gaze (only horizontal eye movement)
- Visual Field testing
- Facial Paresis (Ask patient to show teeth or raise eyebrows and close eye)
- Motor Function of Right Arm
- Motor Function of Left Arm
- Motor Function of Right Leg
- Motor Function of Left Leg
- Limb Ataxia
- Sensory by Pinprick
- Language
- Dysarthria
- Extinction and Inattention
References
- Brott T, Adams HP Jr, Olinger CP, et al. Measurements of acute cerebral infarction: a clinical examination scale. Stroke. 1989 Jul;20(7):864-70. PubMed ID: 2749846
- Internet Site: NIH Stoke Scale documentation, https://www.ninds.nih.gov/health-information/public-education/know-stroke/health-professionals
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