Tuesday, August 26, 2008

NIH Stroke Scale

The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) offers a variety of educational materials designed for health care professionals involved in treatment of acute stroke. The materials can be ordered in single copies or in quantity, and can be used in medical schools, educational settings, hospitals, clinics, and other health care facilities. The community education kit is a tool for increasing public awareness about stroke. Additional public education materials on stroke are also available for free from NINDS:
  • A portable, pocket-sized, laminated reference booklet for health professionals who administer the NIH Stroke Scale to stroke patients. Graphical Version » Text Version
  • An interactive DVD training tool for administering and scoring the NIH Stroke Scale. Studio-produced footage provides clear views of doctors performing the NIH Stroke Scale. Instructional examples illustrate every potential score on each scale item. On-screen menus allow you to view, repeat, and move between sections with ease. More Information » Order »

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