First 30 seconds
- 1ABCDE, arterial line
- 2NIH stroke scale, GCS, glucose
- 3Urgent CT brain
BP ≥180/120 with acute neurological end-organ damage (encephalopathy, ischaemic/haemorrhagic stroke, SAH).
A
Airway
- • Patency, protect
- • Adjuncts / definitive airway
B
Breathing
- • RR, SpO₂
- • O₂ to target sats
C
Circulation
- • HR, BP, IV access
- • Fluids/vasopressors
D
Disability
- • AVPU/GCS, pupils, glucose
E
Exposure
- • Full exposure, bleeding, source
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