The NIHSS is a 15-item neurologic examination stroke scale used to evaluate the effect of acute cerebral infarction on the levels of consciousness, language, neglect, visual-field loss, extraocular movement, motor strength, ataxia, dysarthria, and sensory loss. (Examples of CDEs included: NIHSS Level of Consciousness; NIHSS Best Gaze; and NIHSS Sensory)
The NIHSS is a 15-item neurologic examination stroke scale used to evaluate the effect of acute cerebral infarction on the levels of consciousness, language, neglect, visual-field loss, extraocular movement, motor strength, ataxia, dysarthria, and sensory loss. (Examples of CDEs included: NIHSS Level of Consciousness; NIHSS Best Gaze; and NIHSS Sensory)