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:

  1. Check a Blood Glucose
  2. Activate a Stroke Alert
  3. Assess Contraindications to tPA
  4. Consent for tPA
  5. Transfer via Air for Thrombectomy