1
Q
T/F: A 12-lead ECG takes precedence over stroke care.
A
False!!!!
No are no specific “stroke arrhythmias,” and they may not require treatment if they are hemodynamically stable.
2
Q
Rank types of strokes from highest to lowest in terms of incidence.
A
Ischemic - 87%
Hemorrhagic - 10%
Subarachnoid - 3%
3
Q
Outline the steps of the Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale
A
- Facial droop (have patient smile/show teeth)
- Arm drift (have patient hold arms straight out with palms up for 10 seconds)
- Abnormal speech (have patient say, “You can’t teach an old dog new tricks)
4
Q
The CPSS has a pre-hospital sensitivity of ____ and specificity of ____.
A
59%, 89%
5
Q
In a pt with prior neurological deficits, what is measured instead of “Time last normal?”
A
The time at which they were last seen at their baseline.
