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Table 2 Summarised elements of the Fever, Hyperglycaemia (Sugar) Swallow (FeSS) Protocols

From: Evaluating remote facilitation intensity for multi-national translation of nurse-initiated stroke protocols (QASC Australasia): a protocol for a cluster randomised controlled trial

Fever (n=2)

• Temperature readings monitored and recorded at least four times per day for the first 72 h

• If temperature => 37.5°C treat with paracetamol or other anti-pyretic

Sugar (Hyperglycaemia) (n=3)

• Formal venous glucose on admission to Emergency Department or stroke service

• Blood glucose level readings monitored and recorded at least four times per day for the first 48 h, to continue for 72 h if BGL unstable

• If blood glucose level >10 mmol/L (180mg/dl) treat with insulin

Swallowing (n=2)

• Swallow screen or swallow assessment within 4 h of admission and prior to being given oral food, drink, or medications

• Referral to speech pathologist for full assessment for those who fail the swallow screen