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NIH Stroke scale

Posted On February 18, 2020

Abbreviated summary of NIHSS

No Neuro deficit score is 0

Larger number INDICATES more deficit
  • Level of consciousness: 0-3
  • Speech
    • 2 questions: 0-2
    • 2 commands: 0-2
    • Dysarthria: 0-2
    • Aphasia: 0-3
  • Gaze: 0-2
  • Motor each limb: 0-4
  • Ataxia: 0-2
  • Sensory: 0-2
  • Extinction/Neglect: 0-2

Additional resources

  • NIH Stroke Scale online form – Medscape
  • NIH Stroke Scale online form – MD calc
  • NIH Stroke Scales Paper Form

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