Resources
KISS Acute Stroke Patient Selection Alteplase Checklist
This document allows for clear and complete screening of the patient for inclusion and exclusion criteria.
Patient Presentation
Helps organize your information prior to contacting one of the 24/7 support lines.
Acute Ischemic Orders and Transport Protocol
Complete set of ischemic stroke order and transfer protocol.
Stroke Team Patient Evaluation Form
NIHSS (NIH Stroke Scale) score sheet assists in assessing patient for stroke severity.
EMS Stroke Checklist for KISS
Allows EMS providers to develop a thorough stroke protocol with best practices.
RACE vs FAST ED Tool
Highlights two common stroke severity scales used in assessing stroke patients.
ED Stroke Care Flowchart Example
Flowchart to help with timely stroke patient treatment and transfer.
Door In Door Out Time Summary
Evidence-based ideas for expediting the transfer of stroke patients.
NIHSS as a LVO Tool
Chart showing which NIHSS items indicate possible large-vessel occlusion.
NIHSS as a LVO Tool Badge Buddy
Same chart formatted into a badge buddy for ED staff use.
Medication Infusion Report for EMS
This document allows communication between hospitals and EMS agencies about medications, titration instructions, and infusion rates during transfer.
Miami County Stroke Protocol
An example of an EMS stroke protocol using NIH Stroke Scale screening for LVO detection.
