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Memory Joggers: Clinical Guide for DRG 14 CVA

Clinical Guide
DRG 14 CVA
ED Orders Admission Orders Day 2 Day 3 Day 4 Day 5
Diagnostics:
-Lab
-X-ray
-Other
CBC with diff
PT/PTT
Chem Profile
Guiac Stool

EKG
CT of the brain
CXR
Sed Rate
NIH Stroke Scale
Chem Profile
Lipid Profile
UA

Video Swallowing Study,
    if needed
Echocardiogram
Carotid Ultrasound
MRI
Daily labs, as indicated Daily labs, as indicated

NIH Stroke Scale
Same  
Consults/
Rehab Services
Neurologist PT
OT
Speech
CCC
Rehabs/SNU Referral PT/OT/Speech-
give any DME or
continued care
recommendations
to CCC
   
Treatment/
Monitoring
Foley, if indicated Vital signs q____
Notify MD if SBP>____
    consistently or DBP>_____
Neuro checks q____
Wt. measured w/in first 24 hours
Aspiration precautions
Re-evaluate foley,if able D/C
    and begin bladder training
Neuro checks q____
Vital signs q____
Re-evaluate foley
Neuro checks
Vital signs
Re-evaluate foley
Neuro checks
Vital signs
 
IV/Meds Saline needle lock
Heparin, if indicated
Provide hydration
Heparin or other anticoagulant
    as indicated
Consider oral anticoagulants
    or antiplatelet therapy
Consider oral
    anticoagulants or
    antiplatelet therapy
   
Nutrition Diet____________ Diet____________
Hold diet (if dysphagic)
Diet____________
If NPO, consider tube
    feeding
Diet____________ Diet____________  
Activity Non-hemorrhage: HOB
    flat
Hemorrhage: 30°
Activity____________
If bedrest, consider DVT
    prophylaxis
Activity____________ Activity____________ Activity____________  
Education     Distribute Stroke Education
    Packet
Distribute Education in regards
    to tests/procedures
Review Stroke
    Education Packet
If D/C within 24 hours,
    consult pharmacy for
    discharge med
    teaching
 
Discharge Plan     Assess the home situation
    and identify patient's
    primary care giver
Review PT/OT/ST
    evaluations
Determine need for
    additional resources
    and notify appropriate
    resources (DME, home
    care, nursing facility)
If appropriate, consult
    Social Worker
Prepare patient for
    discharge
Continue to determine
    need for additional
    resources
Prepare patient for
    discharge
Confirm appropriate
    continuum of care
    needs
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