Physician Resources

The OSF Library & Resource Center provides a number of services and resources to affiliated physicians, residents, and medical students.

For questions about access or resources, please contact us at (309) 655-2268.

Databases

 

Images & Videos

Stroke Guidelines

For general guidelines and statements, please visit the American Heart Association website

Some specific guidelines are: 

Scientific Rationale for the Inclusion and Exclusion Criteria for Intravenous Alteplase in Acute Ischemic Stroke A Statement for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

Guidelines for the Prevention of Stroke in Patients With Stroke and Transient Ischemic Attack A Guideline for Healthcare Professionals From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

Revised and Updated Recommendations for the Establishment of Primary Stroke Centers A Summary Statement From the Brain Attack Coalition

Comprehensive Overview of Nursing and Interdisciplinary Care of the Acute Ischemic Stroke Patient A Scientific Statement From the American Heart Association

2023 Guideline for the Management of Patients with Aneurysmal Subarachnoid Hemorrhage: A Guideline From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

 

Guidelines for the Early Management of Patients with Acute Ischemic Stroke

2022 Guideline for the Management of Patients with Spontaneous Intracerebral Hemorrhage: A Guideline from the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

2024 Guideline for the Primary Prevention of Stroke: A Guideline From the American Heart Association/American Stroke Association

Care of the Patient With Acute Ischemic Stroke (Prehospital and Acute Phase of Care)

Care of the Patient With Acute Ischemic Stroke (Posthyperacute and Prehospital Discharge)

Care of the Patient With Acute Ischemic Stroke (Endovascular/Intensive Care Unit-Postinterventional Therapy)