Stroke Activation Algorithms
STROKE ACTIVATIONS
Attached is updated HAS workflow.
· Stroke activation is called out overhead in the ED
· When a known stroke is inbound and stroke activation is called, team gathers at EMS gurney with ED provider, ED RN, Neurology resident, CCST, ASN, RCP obtain report
· TNK first line thrombolytic.
· ED HAS order set prechecked BP meds for BP management when tpa/tnk candidate.
· When multiple stroke activations the ASN will help in obtaining the following information: presented s/s, LKW, NIH, on anticoagulants (last dose) if known, recent trauma or surgeries.