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Suspected Stroke Clinical Pathway, Emergency Department – Stroke Screening Questions

Suspected Stroke Clinical Pathway — Emergency Department

Stroke Screening Questions

Use the following screening questions to help determine suspicion for stroke.

Is there a focal neurologic deficit?

  • Unilateral weakness or sensory change
  • Vision loss, double vision
  • Speech difficulty
  • Dizziness or trouble walking
  • New onset seizures with focal findings

Did the problem begin or get worse suddenly?

  • What was the time of symptom onset?
  • When was child last seen symptom-free?

Additional questions that should be asked in preparation for imaging/treatment:

  • When did the child last eat or drink?
  • Does the child have dental hardware?

Reference

Guidelines for Urgent Management of Stroke in Children  

 

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