Acute Stroke 5 – after 24 hr
Check the following if not already done If TPA not given, document reason Antiplatelet if not contraindicated. Speech, Occupational, Physical therapy Lipid checked. Other pertinent lab done. High intensity Statin such as Atorvastatin 40-80 mg qd Diet Deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis Document Stroke type/etiology Rehab evaluation if indicated, if...
Hypoxic-ischemic Encephalopathy
Prognosis assessment Prognosis based on history: Out of hospital cardiac arrest 44% survive initially 30% alive at 24 hours 13% at 1 month 6% after 6 months CPR over 15 minutes No patient survive > 6 weeks Other variables for poor prognosis age >70 renal failure prior to event...