NIH Stroke Scale

NIH Stroke Scale

Neurology A somewhat cumbersome system for stratifying stroke victims who are candidates for thrombolytics Parameters measured Level of consciousness, orientation, ability to obey simple commands, ability to visually trace an object, visual field, facial palsy, motor strength of all 4 extremities, coordination, language, speech clarity. See Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale, Stroke, Thrombolytics.