Date
New regional stroke order sets have been developed based on best current evidence as outlined in the Canadian Stroke Best Practice guidelines by interdisciplinary members of the Northern Health Stroke Order Set Working Group.
The newly developed draft stroke order sets include the following:
- Ischemic Stroke - Initial 24 Hours Post Thrombolysis order set: 10-111-5240
- Ischemic Stroke - Greater than 24 Hours Post Thrombolysis order set: 10-111-5289
- Acute Stroke - Non Thrombolysis and Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA) Admission order set: 10-111-5288
Implementation
Please discontinue using the previous Stroke Order Set (Includes Post t-PA and Admitted TIA) by this date. Please share this information with all relevant stakeholders in delivering Stroke Care in Northern Health.