Ischaemic stroke

Monitor the patient’s clinical status closely as an inpatient and provide supportive care as appropriate.[68]Royal College of Physicians; Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network; Royal College of Physicians of Ireland. National clinical guideline for stroke for the United Kingdom and Ireland. April 2023 [internet publication]. https://www.strokeguideline.org/app/uploads/2023/04/National-Clinical-Guideline-for-Stroke-2023.pdf ​​ In particular, monitor: 

• Level of consciousness

• Blood glucose

• Blood pressure

• Oxygen saturations

• Hydration

• Temperature

• Cardiac rhythm and rate.

Monitor the patient for complications such as signs of raised intracranial pressure and seizures. See Management recommendations.