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South Carolina Stroke RACE Rapid Arterial oCclusion Evaluation
Submitted: 1/27/2021 4:02:17 PM
The Rapid Arterial oCclusion Evaluation (RACE) scale was designed based on the National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) – the validated neuroscience “gold standard”: It is a Quantitative Scale vs. Qualitative Scale More Objective (number value) vs. Less Subjective (+ or -)  Cincinnati Stroke Scale , LAPSS, and MENDS are all Qualitative A scale based on the NIHSS that is more user-friendly for prehospital field usage
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Effective Date:
02/17/2016
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south_carolina_race_stroke_tool_0.pptx

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