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Stroke Admission Form

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Stroke Admission Form

Patient Information Provider of History: _______________________________________ Patient Name: ____________________________________________ Referred from: ___________________________________________

Arrival Source:

  • EMS from: ______________________________________________

  • Others (Specify): _______________________________________

History Acquisition Difficulty:

  • Unable to obtain history due to:


    ☐ Patient unconscious


    ☐ No relatives present

EMS Data (if available): ___________________________________ Last Seen Normal (Time): __________ Known Onset Time: __________

Chief Complaint: __________________________________________

Present Illness: __________________________________________

Past Medical History:Underlying Diseases / Past Illness / Family Illness:☐ DM ☐ HT ☐ DLP ☐ AF ☐ CKD☐ Hx. Ischemic Stroke ☐ Hx. ICH ☐ Other: _______________

Acute DVT (Specify location): ______________________________

Antiplatelet / Anticoagulants (if any):☐ Warfarin ☐ NOAC ☐ None Last Dose (Time): ___________

History of Surgery:☐ Denies ☐ Yes (Specify): ____________________________________

Allergies (Medications, Food, Others):☐ Denies ☐ Yes (Specify): _____________________________________

Substance Use:☐ Denies ☐ Alcohol ☐ Tobacco ☐ Other (Specify): _______________ Frequency/Duration: ______________________________________

Physical Examination

General Appearance: _______________________________________

HEENT:☐ Normal ☐ Abnormal (Specify): ________________________________

Heart:☐ Normal ☐ Abnormal (Specify): ________________________________

Chest & Lungs:☐ Normal ☐ Abnormal (Specify): ________________________________

Abdomen:☐ Normal ☐ Abnormal (Specify): ________________________________

Back & Spine:☐ Normal ☐ Abnormal (Specify): ________________________________

Skin:☐ Normal ☐ Abnormal (Specify): ________________________________

Extremities:☐ Normal ☐ Abnormal (Specify): ________________________________

Neurologic Examination:

GCS: E___ V___ M___ (Total: ___)

Pupils:

  • Right: ___ mm

  • Left: ___ mm

Eye Position:☐ Mid-position ☐ Deviated (Specify: ________________)

Visual Fields:☐ Normal ☐ Abnormal (Specify: ______________________)

Facial Weakness:☐ No ☐ Yes (Right/Left): _____________________________

Speech Problem: ☐ None ☐ Broca’s Aphasia ☐ Wernicke’s Aphasia ☐ Global Aphasia ☐ Dysarthria (Severity: ______________)

Motor Examination:

Sensory Examination:

NIHSS Score:

  • Initial Score: __________

  • Current Score: __________

Problem List:

Diagnosis:

Investigations & Treatment Plan:

Initial Investigations (Check all that apply): ☐ CBC with Platelets ☐ PT/INR/PTT ☐ DTX: ______ mg/dL ☐ Electrolytes (Na, K, Cl), Ca, Mg, P, LFT ☐ CT Brain Emergency ☐ EKG 12-lead ☐ CXR

Management:

Oxygen Therapy: ______ L/minIV Fluids: ______ mL NSS @ ______ mL/hr

Blood Pressure Management (if BP ≥ 185/110 mmHg):

  • Nicardipine/Labetalol (Dose/Titration): ______________________

rt-PA Administration:

  • Candidate: ☐ Yes ☐ No (If No, reason: _____________________)

  • Contraindications: ☐ Yes ☐ No

  • Example Reason: “No because 5 hr from onset, patient arrived 10:30, beyond window, poor prognosis.”

rt-PA Dosing (if applicable):

  • Weight: ______ kg

  • Total Dose: ______ mg (0.9 mg/kg, Max 90 mg)

  • Bolus (10% in 1 min): ______ mg @ __________ (Time)

  • IV Drip (90% over 60 min): ______ mg

Admit to: Stroke Unit @ __________ (Time)

Physician Signature & Stamp: ________________________________ Date & Time: ______________________________________________

Nurse/Staff Notes:

Additional Instructions:

This form is for use at [Hospital Name]. Please file in the patient’s medical record and ensure all sections are completed or marked as not applicable.

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Message for International Readers
Understanding My Medical Context in Thailand

By Uniqcret, M.D.
 

Dear readers,
 

My name is Uniqcret, which is my pen name used in all my medical writings. I am a Doctor of Medicine trained and currently practicing in Thailand, a developing country in Southeast Asia.
 

The medical training environment in Thailand is vastly different from that of Western countries. Our education system heavily emphasizes rote memorization—those who excel are often seen as "walking encyclopedias." Unfortunately, those who question, critically analyze, or solve problems efficiently may sometimes be overlooked, despite having exceptional clinical thinking skills.
 

One key difference is in patient access. In Thailand, patients can walk directly into tertiary care centers without going through a referral system or primary care gatekeeping. This creates an intense clinical workload for doctors and trainees alike. From the age of 20, I was already seeing real patients, performing procedures, and assisting in operations—not in simulations, but in live clinical situations. Long work hours, sometimes exceeding 48 hours without sleep, are considered normal for young doctors here.
 

Many of the insights I share are based on first-hand experiences, feedback from attending physicians, and real clinical practice. In our culture, teaching often involves intense feedback—what we call "โดนซอย" (being sliced). While this may seem harsh, it pushes us to grow stronger, think faster, and become more capable under pressure. You could say our motto is “no pain, no gain.”
 

Please be aware that while my articles may contain clinically accurate insights, they are not always suitable as direct references for academic papers, as some content is generated through AI support based on my knowledge and clinical exposure. If you wish to use the content for academic or clinical reference, I strongly recommend cross-verifying it with high-quality sources or databases. You may even copy sections of my articles into AI tools or search engines to find original sources for further reading.
 

I believe that my knowledge—built from real clinical experience in a high-intensity, under-resourced healthcare system—can offer valuable perspectives that are hard to find in textbooks. Whether you're a student, clinician, or educator, I hope my content adds insight and value to your journey.
 

With respect and solidarity,

Uniqcret, M.D.

Physician | Educator | Writer
Thailand

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