3. Inter-Rater Agreement on Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS) and Prehospital Acute Stroke Severity Scale (PASS) Between EMS Providers, Neurology Residents and Neurology Consultants

Inter-Rater Agreement on Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS) and Prehospital Acute Stroke Severity Scale (PASS) Between EMS Providers, Neurology Residents and Neurology Consultants

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Short Summary of the Article:

Short Summary: The article titled “Inter-Rater Agreement on Cincinnati Prehospital Stroke Scale (CPSS) and Prehospital Acute Stroke Severity Scale (PASS) Between EMS Providers, Neurology Residents, and Neurology Consultants” examines the consistency between emergency medical service (EMS) providers, neurology residents, and consultants in using CPSS and PASS for assessing patients with stroke. The study involved 120 video recordings of patients, with EMS providers and neurologists evaluating stroke symptoms using these scales. The results showed high inter-rater agreement across the professional groups, demonstrating the reliability and feasibility of both CPSS and PASS for prehospital stroke assessments. The findings reinforce the usefulness of these simple scales in improving stroke diagnosis and care efficiency.

Learning Outcomes 

Upon completion of this activity, you should have an understanding of:

1. The reliability of stroke scales: Understanding how CPSS and PASS provide consistent results across EMS providers, neurology residents, and consultants, enhancing early stroke identification.
2. Prehospital stroke management: The importance of using standardized, simple stroke scales for effective prehospital stroke diagnosis and improving patient outcomes.
3. The need for continuous training: Recognizing the role of ongoing training for EMS personnel in the accurate assessment and interpretation of stroke symptoms using CPSS and PASS.