NIHSS Stroke Scale

The NIHSS Stroke Scales are primarily used by healthcare professionals specializing in neurology, emergency medicine, and stroke care. This includes neurologists, emergency room physicians, stroke nurses, and other medical staff involved in acute and ongoing management of stroke patients.

These scales are a critical tool for these professionals to assess the severity of stroke symptoms, guide treatment decisions, and monitor a patient's speech and progress over time.

NIHSS Stroke Scales are used at various stages of stroke management. They are most commonly employed in emergency departments when a patient first presents with stroke symptoms. The scales are also used during hospitalization to monitor the patient's progress and response to treatment.

Additionally, they are utilized in rehabilitation settings to assess recovery and in clinical research to evaluate the efficacy of stroke treatments.

NIHSS Stroke Scales are used by conducting a series of standardized assessments evaluating different aspects of neurological function. Healthcare professionals score each evaluation based on the patient's ability to perform specific tasks or respond to stimuli.

The total score from all assessments provides an overall measure of stroke severity. This score determines the appropriate treatment plan, monitors changes in patient conditions, and predicts potential outcomes.