Interpretation is pretty straightforward. The higher the total number, the more severely impaired your patient is. Generally, anything higher than 25 should be a cause for concern.
NIH Stroke Scale
Utilize this NIH Stroke Scale (NIHSS) to assess the neurological function of your patient who experienced a stroke. Download and edit the template for free.
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Commonly asked questions
The NIH Stroke Scale measures stroke severity. More specifically, the patient’s neurological function post-stroke.
Administering the NIH health stroke scale is as simple as following the instructions we provided above and asking the patients to follow what’s written on the template.
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