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You are working at Clerkship General when one of the nurses comes and grabs you. “Hey doc, we need you in bed 10. I think this patient is having a stroke.”
Initial Vitals:
HR: 51
BP: 201/98
Temp: 98.0F
RR: 18
O2: 99% (Room Air)
Critical Actions:
- Check a Blood Glucose
- Activate a Stroke Alert
- Assess Contraindications to tPA
- Consent for tPA
- Transfer via Air for Thrombectomy