NWO Acute Stroke Protocol

Supporting Acute Patient Care in Northwestern Ontario

Acute Stroke Protocol

Northwestern Ontario Regional Stroke Network has updated regional Acute Stroke Protocol pathways to include the expanded 24-hour EVT treatment window in September 2022.

For the following patient criteria, the Acute Stroke Physician remains available 24/7:

  • Positive FAST, last known well time of 0-4.5 hours

  • Positive ACT-FAST, last known well time of 4.5-24 hours

For the following patient criteria, the Acute Stroke Physician is available during consulting hours:

  • Positive FAST, last known well time of 4.5-24 hour and a negative ACT-FAST screen

  • Positive FAST, last known well time >24 hour

  • Consulting Hours: Monday to Sunday 0800-2330 EST

Reference Documents

For customized documents related to your specific organization ie: Emergency Department Algorithms, RCCR and Stroke Algorithms please contact nwostroke@tbh.net.

Reference Documents

Telestroke Resource Packages

Telestroke Education Flyers

ACT-FAST Training Resources Package

Education Flyers