The answer is a neurologic
assessment by the stroke team should be performed within 25 minutes of
arrival. Neurologic assessment is the examination of sensory neuron and motor
responses, especially reflexes, to know whether the nervous system is compromised.
The following actions are undertaken:
<span>- </span>Review the patient's history, including past
medical history.
<span>- </span>Perform a physical exam.
<span>- </span>Begin last known well if not already done.
<span>- </span>Execute a neurological exam to assess patient's
status using the NIHSS or the Canadian Neurological Scale.
<span>-
</span><span>The CT scan should
be accomplished within 25 minutes from the patient's arrival in the Emergency Depatment
and should be read within 45 minutes.</span>
