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Abstract NS1: Identification of Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: The Impact of a Nurse Led Screening Tool Utilizing the Ottawa Rule

Stroke Journal

Earlier identification, along with order set initiation, supports best practice.Method:Patients presenting with nontraumatic HA are assessed by an ED RN to determine if HA reached maximum intensity within one hour of initial onset. If criterion is met, a best practice alert (BPA) triggers within the electronic medical record.

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