Evaluation of a service development to implement the top three process indicators for quality stroke care.

Rationale, Aim And Objective: Stroke mortality remains unacceptably high with up to 30% of patients dying within 1 month. Early swallow screen and computerized tomography (CT) brain scan, facilitate delivery of aspirin, which together are recognized as the top three process indicators for quality stroke care. Evidence indicates that treatment with aspirin (300 mg) saves lives and should commence within 48 h of stroke onset.