Los Angeles Motor Scale (LAMS) - arm strength result
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Los Angeles Motor Scale (LAMS) - arm strength result
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NINDS
Definition:
Assess the arm strength using the Los Angeles Motor Scale (LAMS). Check all that apply.
Registration Status:
Qualified
Permissible Values:
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Value List
Unit of Measure:
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0
Arm drift absent
Arm drift absent
1
Arm (left and/or right) drifts down
Arm (left and/or right) drifts down
2
Arm (left and/or right) falls rapidly
Arm (left and/or right) falls rapidly
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Los Angeles Motor Scale (LAMS) - arm strength result
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Definition:
Assess the arm strength using the Los Angeles Motor Scale (LAMS). Check all that apply.
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Llanes JN, Kidwell CS, Starkman S, Leary MC, Eckstein M, Saver JL. The Los Angeles Motor Scale (LAMS): a new measure to characterize stroke severity in the field. Prehosp Emerg Care 2004; Jan-Mar; 8 (1): 46-50.