ACS Stroke Sepsis

Cincinnati Stroke Program

Labs/Diagnostic Tests to Obtain in Suspected Stroke

All Patients:

1. Noncontrast Head CT or MRI
2. Recent Events [R] Blood glucose
3. Renal panel/electrolytes
4. ECG
5. Cardiac markers
6. CBC (including platelets)
7. PT/PTT/INR
8. Oxygen saturation

Selected Patients:

1. Liver function tests
2. Toxicology screen
3. Blood Alcohol level
4. ABG (if suspect hypoxia)
5. Chest Xray
6. Lumbar Puncture (if suspect subarachnoid)
7. EEG (if suspect seizures)

References

Adams HP et al. Guidelines for Management of Adults With Ischemic Stroke. Stroke 2007, p. 1665.

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