Information for clinicians

Thrombectomy

How to refer: 

• ReferAPatient.org
• Referral criteria [pdf] 137KB

Guidelines:

• Management of Hyperglycaemia for inpatients with Acute Stroke [pdf] 647KB
• Management of Intracerebral Haemorrhages [pdf] 450KB
• Cardiac imaging in stroke patients [pdf] 519KB

Patient information sheets:

• 1655 - Stroke Ward Round Continuation Sheet [docx] 40KB
• Hyperacute Stroke Booklet Nov 2020 [pdf] 1MB  

Stroke association Thrombectomy patient information leaflet

 

Patient clerking sheets/pathway

• Acute Stroke Admission & Thrombolysis Pathway - Day team [pdf] 263KB
• Acute Stroke Admission & Thrombolysis Pathway - Night team [pdf] 430KB

 

Thrombolysis

How to refer for a TIA clinic: discuss with neurology consultant  Monday to Friday between 11:15 and 13:15. Access via switchcboard, asking for 'GP advice line'. ED referrals accepted through SALUS. Current inpatients, refer through SALUS: will be seen on their current ward, not in clinic.

 

Ward care

Guidelines and pathways