E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Legal Issues in the ED Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients.

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E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Legal Issues in the ED Management of Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Assoc. Professor Department of Emergency Medicine University of Illinois College of Medicine Chicago, IL

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Attending Physician Emergency Medicine University of Illinois Hospital Our Lady of the Resurrection Hospital Chicago, IL

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Disclosures Executive Board, Foundation for Education and Research in Neurologic EmergenciesExecutive Board, Foundation for Education and Research in Neurologic Emergencies Consultant, GenentechConsultant, Genentech

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Ischemic Stroke Patient Case Presentation

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Clinical History A 62 year old female acutely developed aphasia and right sided weakness while in a store. The store clerk immediately called 911. Paramedics on the scene within 9 minutes, at 6:43 pm. She arrived in the ED at 7:05 pm… completed her head CT at 7:25 pm… and a neurology consult was obtained at 7:35 pm (approximately one hour after the onset of her symptoms).

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD ED Clinical Exam –VS: 98 F, 90, 16, 116/63, 98% RA, 50 kg –The pt was alert, was able to slowly respond to simple commands. The pt had a patent airway, no carotid bruits, clear lungs, and a regular cardiac exam. PERRL. There was neglect of the R visual field. There was facial weakness of the R mouth, and R upper and lower extremity flaccid paralysis. DTRs were 2/2 on the L and 0/2 on the R.

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Medical Legal Landscape Regarding EM Stroke Patient Care

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Medical Legal Overview  There exist today, over 12 years since the NINDS publication, concern and controversy regarding the use of IV tPA in ED acute ischemic stroke patients  This is due, in part, to the statements made by practitioners, lawyers, and EM organizations

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD

Medical Legal Risk Mitigation: An Assessment

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Risk Mitigation in EM  High quality care always stands out as such (as does low quality care)  If you act in a way that is systematic, straightforward, and always advances the best interests of the patient, risk is minimized for both the patient and practitioner

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Risk Mitigation in EM  If the patient always is provided the best chance for a good outcome based on your actions, risk is minimized regardless of the actual outcome  This approach is possible with tPA use in ED acute ischemic stroke patient care by EM physicians

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Public Perceptions  Every person has an opinion about the potential use of tPA in acute ischemic stroke  These people are most often not physicians or rocket scientists  These opinions matter, establishing the standard of care  Was proper procedure followed?

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Challenger Disaster

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Challenger Disaster  A teacher watching the takeoff commented:  ‘I never once had seen icicles on the space shuttle prior to take-off. It had never been freezing the night before a launch prior to the Challenger disaster’  Not a rocket scientist, but an opinion none the less…perhaps valid, also!

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Translation  Stuff happens.  Were things done the right way, or did something happen because somebody didn’t do his or her job?  In other words, was it fated to happen or was a mistake made?  This is always the critical question when a bad outcome occurs.

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Conclusions  What is “appropriate” is determined by all of us who are part of this process: patients, families, officials, physicians, and of course lawyers  Most of the legal issues are straightforward systems issues that are seen and understood by those who do not practice EM

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Recommendations  We, as the Emergency Medicine specialists, must take charge, lead the process, and promote excellent stroke patient care  We must act in a way that enhances clinical practice, patient care, and patient outcomes for ED ischemic stroke patients

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD The Medical Record

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD MR is Like a Kevlar Vest  It is your greatest source of protection  It protects you such that it must always be used wisely, as is the case with police officers  You often don’t know when it protects you

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Specific Recommendations Regarding Documentation in the Medical Record

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Emergency Medicine Recommendations

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Stroke Pt Diagnosis  ‘The pt has symptoms that are fixed and are consistent with an acute ischemic stroke’

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Stroke Neurological Exam  Document a systematic neuro exam, one that could be used to develop an approximate NIHSS  ‘The approximate NIHSS was 12-18, in the range that suggests that IV tPA may be of benefit as was the case in the NINDS clinical trial’

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Stroke Onset Time  ‘The ischemic stroke onset time has been confirmed by __________ and is within/outside the 3 hour window’  Or ‘The onset time is unclear making the use of tPA a greater risk’

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Stroke CT Interpretation  ‘The CT has been reviewed and has been cleared by the radiologist who is aware of the potential use of IV tPA’

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Blood Pressure Rx  ‘The blood pressure was stabilized without extraordinary intervention and was consistently less than 185/110, allowing for safe IV tPA use’

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD IV tPA Informed Consent  ‘The following were discussed with the patient and family: With tPA, there is a 30% greater chance of a good outcome at 3 months With tPA, there is a 30% greater chance of a good outcome at 3 months With tPA use, there is 10x greater risk of a symptomatic ICH (severe bleeding stroke) With tPA use, there is 10x greater risk of a symptomatic ICH (severe bleeding stroke) Mortality rates at 3 months are the same regardless of tPA use, because stroke is a bad disease Mortality rates at 3 months are the same regardless of tPA use, because stroke is a bad disease About two patients will improve for every one that develops a symptomatic ICH’ About two patients will improve for every one that develops a symptomatic ICH’

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD IV tPA Informed Consent  If you document in the medical record, state the specifics  ‘The following individuals were part of and consented to the decision to use IV tPA’  If not, use a specific consent form with the data printed on it

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD IV tPA Risk/Benefit  ‘The potential risks and benefits of the use of IV tPA were discussed with the patient and/or family and these discussions lead to the decision to treat (not to treat) with IV tPA’

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD IV tPA Contraindications  ‘The stroke pt was not a candidate for IV tPA because the time of stroke onset was not conclusively determined’  ‘IV tPA was not indicated because of the presence of AFIB and an approximate NIHSS above 20’  There were no specific …

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD NINDS Protocol Followed  ‘I am aware of the specifics of the NINDS protocol regarding IV tPA use and followed the protocol in order to maximize the likelihood of a good outcome for this patient’

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD tPA Not Clinically Indicated  ‘IV tPA was NCI in this ischemic stroke patient for the following reasons:  Risk/Benefit profile does not suggest improved outcome with IV tPA use  Stroke onset time unclear  Pt/Family decline use  Systems in place do not favor its use’

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD ED Systems Recommendations

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Obtain the CT Quickly  ‘The ED staff and CT techs were informed that the CT for this patient had to be expedited because of the potential use of IV tPA’

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Obtain Consults Early  ‘The neurologist was notified of the potential use of IV tPA prior to obtaining the head CT.’

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Document Neurologist Agreement with Plan  ‘The neurologist was fully aware of the circumstances surrounding the use of IV tPA and fully concurred with the decision by the patient, family, and myself’

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Pt, Family Interactions ‘Risks and benefits were fully explored with the patient and relatives, leading to the decision to use tPA’‘Risks and benefits were fully explored with the patient and relatives, leading to the decision to use tPA’

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD IV tPA Dosing, Time ‘Based on the clearly established time of stroke onset and the estimated (how) pt weight, at 8:21 pm, approx 1’45” after CVA sx onset: Initial bolus: 5 mg slow IVP over 2 min Infusion: 40 mg infusion over 1 hour’

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Avoid Blood Thinners Order the following: ‘Besides ASA, no additional blood thinners such as coumadin, heparin, or plavix should be administered to this patient because of the use of IV tPA’

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD ED Ischemic Stroke Patient Outcome

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Clinical Case: CT Result

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Clinical Case: ED Rx CT: no low density areas or bleed No contraindications to tPA, BP OK NIH stroke scale: approx Neurologist said OK to treat tPA administered, no complications

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD tPA Administration tPA dosing: –8:21 pm, approx 1’45” after CVA sx onset –Initial bolus: 5 mg slow IVP over 2 minutes –Follow-up infusion: 40 mg infusion over 1 hour

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Repeat Patient Exam Repeat neuro exam at 90 minutes: –Repeat Exam: Increased speech & use of R arm, decreased mouth droop & visual neglect –Repeat NIH stroke scale: approximately 12-14

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Hospital Course & Disposition Hospital Course: No hemorrhage, improved neurologic function Disposition: Rehabilitation hospital 3 Month Exam: Near complete use of RUE, speech & vision improved, slight residual gait deficit Able to live at home with assistance

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MDConclusions The IV tPA skill set is identified, limited, and manageable It is possible to provide quality emergency care with IV tPA and meet a reasonable care standard Identify good patient candidates Make it happen quickly Document the ED management

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MDConclusions The record makes this happen Good documentation minimizes risk Good documentation enhances likelihood of a good outcome Documenting the ED management is a critical step in the Rx plan

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MDRecommendations Do it right! Be an expert and demonstrate it by documenting well in the record Use IV tPA to treat ischemic stroke patients when indicated Know the numbers and nuances Improve patient care and EM practice Do so without excessive risk

E. Bradshaw Bunney, MD Questions? ferne_aaem_2008_strokelegallandscape_bunney_0208_final 5/20/2015 5:54 PM