NEURO CONSULT — r20260924s-1SERIES: HOSPITAL OPERATING SYSTEMTHE STROKE NEUROLOGIST
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Bed control: "We have a bed." Me: "Where?" Bed control: "Telemetry." Me: "He needs neuro checks every hour." Bed control: "Telemetry watches the heart." Me: "I know. That is the organ that is fine." Bed control: "You can do a cardio check there every hour." Me: "That is a different organ. Do you need a neuro check?" Which desk said this to you last? Send this to whoever runs bed placement at your shop.

EXPLAINED (ACCURACY-CHECKED)

Organized inpatient stroke unit care, including protocolized serial neurologic assessment, is associated with reduced death and dependency compared with general ward care.

Established stroke care evidence — organized stroke unit care reduces death and dependency (Stroke Unit Trialists' Collaboration; reflected in AHA/ASA guidelines).
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