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This guide provides step-by-step instructions for completing the NIHSS- Clearing Up The Confusion form online. The NIHSS is essential for assessing stroke severity, and understanding how to fill out the form accurately is key to effective evaluation.

Follow the steps to complete the NIHSS form accurately and effectively.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to access the NIHSS- Clearing Up The Confusion document and open it in your preferred editing tool.
2. Next, proceed to fill out 'Level of Consciousness' (Item 1a). Choose a response based on the patient's alertness and responsiveness to stimuli.
3. Continue with 'LOC Questions' (Item 1b). Ask the patient their age and the current month, and score according to their responses.
4. Complete 'LOC Commands' (Item 1c) by asking the patient to open and close their eyes and to make a fist. Score the responses accordingly.
5. Evaluate 'Best Gaze' (Item 2). Assess the patient’s ability to move their eyes horizontally and score based on observed abilities.
6. For 'Visual' (Item 3), test each eye independently using finger movements and score based on visual field loss.
7. Proceed to 'Facial Palsy' (Item 4). Have the patient show their teeth or raise their eyebrows, and score based on symmetry and movement.
8. Complete 'Motor Arm and Leg' (Items 5 & 6). Test the non-paretic limb first and score based on their ability to hold positions.
9. Assess 'Limb Ataxia' (Item 7) by conducting coordination tests. Score based on abnormal findings.
10. For 'Sensory' (Item 8), check responsiveness to pinprick and record any sensory losses attributed to stroke.
11. Fill out 'Best Language' (Item 9) based on the patient’s comprehension and speech abilities.
12. Assess 'Dysarthria' (Item 10) by evaluating the patient’s ability to articulate words and phrases.
13. Finally, complete 'Extinction and Inattention' (Item 11) by checking for any signs of neglect or inattention.
14. Once all sections are filled out, review your responses for accuracy. Save changes, download, print, or share the completed form as necessary.

Complete your NIHSS- Clearing Up The Confusion form online today to ensure accurate stroke assessment.