Related Experiment Video
Updated: Apr 17, 2026

Optimized Management of Endovascular Treatment for Acute Ischemic Stroke
Published on: January 18, 2018
The stroke 8: a daily checklist for inpatient stroke management
Irene Katzan1, Micheal Speck, Ken Uchino
1From the *Neurological Institute, Cleveland Clinic, Cleveland, OH; †Speck Technologies, Cleveland, OH; and ‡Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ.
Abstract:
Checklists and disease-specific order sets are increasingly being used in health care to reduce medical errors and improve the quality of patient care. Stroke, which has standardized and well-defined care processes, is an idea/ideal condition for the use of checklists. We describe the Stroke 8 checklist, designed to be part of the daily assessment of patients hospitalized with acute stroke. It consists of 8 items classified into 3 categories as follows: (1) stroke prevention: antithrombotic use, statin use, glucose control, blood pressure control; (2) prevention of complications: deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis, temperature control; and (3) recovery and disposition: fluids and nutrition, mobility and therapy. The Stroke 8 checklist has been implemented in 3 formats over an 8-year period: laminated cards, an electronic documentation template, and an electronic template supplemented with clinical data autopopulated from the electronic health record. We have found the Stroke 8 to be a valuable tool in the daily inpatient management of patients with acute stroke.
More Related Videos
10:38Observational Study Protocol for Repeated Clinical Examination and Critical Care Ultrasonography Within the Simple Intensive Care Studies
Published on: January 16, 2019
09:52Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide
Published on: January 15, 2017
Related Concept Videos
Venous Thrombosis IV: Nursing Management
Assessing Blood pressure in the Leg
Preparation:
Acute Coronary Syndrome IV: Interprofessional Care
Flow Sheet
Here's a closer look at the examples of flowsheets commonly used by nurses:
Graphic Sheet Documentation:
Pre-Procedural Guidelines for Assessing Blood Pressure
Cardiac Catheterization IV: Nursing Management