title: Modern stroke unit.
abstract: The modern stroke unit is making significant contributions to the care of stroke victims and is proving to be an effective, cost-saving enterprise. The precise factors that contribute to the efficacy of these units have yet to be identified, but a combination of protocolized approaches to patient care, critical paths, a focus of expertise, and heightened index of suspicion for comorbidities all probably play a role. This article outlines the basic features of a modern stroke unit and surveys the literature on stroke unit outcomes.
authors.affiliation: Stroke Program, Loma Linda University, Casa Colina Centers for Rehabilitation, Loma Linda, California, USA.
authors.forename: Jon Erik
authors.initials: JE
authors.lastname: Ween
authors.forename: Lori A
authors.initials: LA
authors.lastname: Shutter