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Mr. Carson is brought to the emergency department by his wife after suddenly developing difficulty speaking, right-sided weakness, and facial drooping.The symptoms started about 45 minutes ago. Upon arrival, the emergency department staff quickly assess him using the FAST acronym, which confirms his symptoms as indicative of a potential stroke. Based on MR carsons presentation and the initial assessment what should be the NEXT immediate step in his acute care 

          Mr. Carson is brought to the emergency department by his wife after suddenly developing difficulty speaking, right-sided weakness, and facial drooping.The symptoms started about 45 minutes ago. Upon arrival, the emergency department staff quickly assess him using the FAST acronym, which confirms his symptoms as indicative of a potential stroke. Based on MR carsons presentation and the initial assessment what should be the NEXT immediate step in his acute care
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Step 1: Activate the hospital stroke team/code stroke immediately and order an emergent non-contrast CT scan of the head (STAT) to distinguish ischemic from hemorrhagic stroke and determine eligibility for reperfusion therapy.  Show more…

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Mr. Carson is brought to the emergency department by his wife after suddenly developing difficulty speaking, right-sided weakness, and facial drooping.The symptoms started about 45 minutes ago. Upon arrival, the emergency department staff quickly assess him using the FAST acronym, which confirms his symptoms as indicative of a potential stroke. Based on MR carsons presentation and the initial assessment what should be the NEXT immediate step in his acute care
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