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National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS)
Total Score 0-42
1a. Level of consciousness
1b. LOC questions
1c. LOC commands
2.
Stroke Scale (NIHSS ... Best language 10 ... #StrokeScale #NIHSS
The National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) - Total Score = 0–42
1a—Level of consciousness
Stroke Scale (NIHSS ... sensory loss 9—Best language ... #StrokeScale #NIHSS
Causes of Developmental Delay - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm
Isolated Domain Delay - Reduced Respiratory Drive:
 • Cognitive
Developmental Language ... Spectrum Disorder) Language
Aphasia - Pathophysiology and Clinical Findings
Broca's Aphasia - Expressive language impairment: non-Fluent
 - Sensory speech areas
Aphasia - Expressive language ... Aphasia - Receptive language
Migraine with Aura
Diagnostic Criteria (ICHD-3):
A) At least 2 attacks fulfilling criteria B and C:
B) One or
Speech and/or language ... difficulty, Dysphasic language
Pain Assessment and Management Initiative (PAMI) - Nonpharmacologic Interventions (pediatric and adult)
Physical (Sensory) Interventions
 - Comfort
and therapeutic language
ROTH Score to Assess O2 Sat for Telemedicine

Have pt take deep breath in & count out
to 30 in native language
Causes of Dementia / Cognitive Impairment - Differential Diagnosis Algorithm

Affecting Multiple Domains
 • Depression
 • Delirium
Decline
Dementias: • Early Language
Schizophrenia: Pathogenesis and Symptoms
Increased dopaminergic transmission in mesolimbic projection
-> Dopaminergic neurons here project into the limbic
decision-making, language
How do you work up an ischemic CVA?
A) Initial Evaluation
 • ABCs
 • IV access, monitor
complete neuro, NIHSS