Table 6. General Managment of Acute Stroke Patient

1. Intravenous fluids Avoid D5W and excessive fluid loading.
2. Blood sugar Determine immediately. Bolus of 50% dextrose if hypoglycemic; insulin if > 300 mg%.
3. Thiamine 100 mg if malnourished, alcoholic
4. Oxygen Pulse oximetry. Supplement if indicated.
5. Acetaminophen If febrile.
6. NPO If at risk for aspiration