WSO Hyperacute Essential Stroke Care Checklist
By Christine Tunkl, Maria Giulia Mosconi and Götz Thomalla
This guideline is tailored for healthcare professionals in the in-hospital stroke patient care at both essential and advanced stroke centers. The format of this guideline prioritizes actionable, evidence-based recommendations. Hospitals aiming to implement this checklist must meet specific prerequisites, including access to a CT scan, laboratory facilities, a well-equipped Emergency Department, an ICU, the potential for acute thrombolytic therapy and endovascular treatment and a demonstrated proficiency in stroke care. For healthcare facilities with a lower level of stroke care, immediate transfer of suspected stroke patients to the nearest stroke-ready hospital is recommended.
WSO Hyperacute Essential Stroke Care Checklist