Code Stroke Alert Team Crossword

Reassigns staff nurse assignment during emergency; arranges for equipment needed and possible transfer of patient to higher level of care
Assists in notifying patient's team; expedites phone calls and equipment needed
Supports staff and assigns bed in ICU; assists with flow and follow-up on patient care unit; helps support family
Assists with placing IV access (#20g Right AC), drawing labs (CBC, INR, PTT, BMP) if ordered, documenting, transporting patient to imaging
Assures history and physical exam are documented in Epic; places orders
Completes initial neurological assessment using NIH stroke scale, determines need for Alteplase or endovascular therapy, and reviews exclusion criteria for treatments
Authorizes treatment with Alteplase and other acute stroke interventions, plan and disposition of patient
Assists with immediate availability of Alteplase and other critical medications, assists in preparing and dosing medications
Assists with equipment, transport labs, and transport patient to and from tests
Communicates timeframe and performs imaging
Prioritizes inpatient code stroke patient over existing queue, protocol CT head, reads CT head, and reports results
Manages airway if needed
Ensures safety of patients and staff