# NIHSS Calculator MCP for AI Agents AI Agent Connect

> NIHSS Calculator. It helps healthcare professionals quickly calculate NIHSS scores to assess stroke severity. Just input the neurological data and get an immediate total score, severity classification, and clinical urgency instructions.

## Overview
- **Category:** healthcare
- **Price:** Free
- **Endpoint:** https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_Qlx6Nbkpb5prVxEfWhnv2K8GH92VKGEdjB9ARCjq/ai-agent-connect
- **Tags:** nihss, stroke, medical, neurology, assessment, clinical

## Description

When a stroke patient arrives in the emergency department, every second counts. Healthcare workers need to move fast to determine the extent of neurological damage without fumbling with manual charts or trying to remember every specific point on a complex scale. This Connector handles the heavy lifting of the NIH Stroke Scale. It takes the raw observations from a physical exam—things like facial drooping, arm movement, or how well a patient can speak—and turns them into a standardized score. You can ask your AI agent to run the math, double-check the scoring rules for a specific body part, or figure out the next clinical steps based on the total result. It's a reliable way to keep your patient data consistent and your decisions fast. Having it available in the Vinkius catalog means you can plug it into your existing workflow and get clinical support exactly when you need it.

## Tools

### calculate_nihss
Calculates the total NIHSS score and severity level from individual neurological components. This helps you get a quick, accurate assessment of a patient's condition.

### evaluate_urgency
Provides clinical urgency levels and specific instructions based on the calculated score. Use this to see exactly what actions are needed next.

### get_scoring_guide
Retrieves the official scoring ranges for each of the eleven components of the NIHSS. This ensures your assessments follow standard clinical rules.

## Prompt Examples

**Prompt:** 
```
Calculate the NIHSS score for a patient with these scores: consciousnessLevel: 1, consciousnessQuestions: 0, consciousnessCommands: 0, gaze: 0, visualFields: 0, facialPalsy: 2, motorFunction: 1, ataxia: 0, sensory: 0, language: 1, dysarthria: 0, extinction: 0.
```

**Response:** 
```
The total NIHSS score is 5, which falls into the **Moderate** severity classification.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
What is the scoring guide for facial palsy?
```

**Response:** 
```
For facial palsy, a score of **0** indicates no paralysis, while higher scores represent increasing degrees of facial muscle asymmetry or drooping.
```

**Prompt:** 
```
Based on a total NIHSS score of 18, what is the clinical urgency?
```

**Response:** 
```
**Urgency Level: Severe**

**Clinical Note:** Immediate intervention and intensive monitoring are required due to high neurological impairment.
```

## Capabilities

### Calculate total stroke severity
Turn raw neurological exam data into a standardized NIHSS score instantly.

### Get specific scoring rules
Retrieve the exact point ranges for any of the eleven neurological components.

### Determine clinical urgency
Get standardized instructions on next steps based on the patient's score.

### Classify stroke severity
Receive an immediate classification like Moderate or Severe based on the total score.

### Standardize clinical notes
Generate consistent neurological assessments for patient records.

## Use Cases

### Rapid Triage
A nurse enters facial palsy and motor scores, and the agent tells them the patient is in the Moderate category.

### Resident Education
A resident asks for the scoring rules for gaze, and the agent pulls the exact guide from the clinical manual.

### Emergency Response
A high score of 18 triggers an immediate Severe urgency alert with specific monitoring instructions for the team.

### Clinical Charting
A doctor asks the agent to summarize a patient's neurological state into a total NIHSS score for the official record.

## Benefits

- Get instant severity scores. Use calculate_nihss to turn raw exam data into a standard score immediately.
- Reduce human error in scoring. get_scoring_guide ensures you're using the correct point values for every neurological component.
- Clarify next steps. evaluate_urgency gives you clear, standardized instructions on how to handle high-severity cases.
- Speed up documentation. Your agent can pull the data you need to fill out clinical notes faster.
- Maintain clinical consistency. Every score follows the same logic, making it easier to track patient progress over time.

## How It Works

The bottom line is you get accurate stroke severity data in seconds.

1. Provide the neurological observations for the patient
2. The Connector processes the scores for all eleven components
3. You get a total score, a severity classification, and urgency notes

## Frequently Asked Questions

**What is the NIHSS Calculator MCP for?**
It helps healthcare workers quickly calculate stroke severity scores and get clinical urgency instructions.

**How does the NIHSS Calculator help in an emergency?**
It turns raw neurological observations into a standardized score instantly, so staff can make faster treatment decisions.

**Can the NIHSS Calculator provide scoring rules?**
Yes, it can pull the specific scoring ranges for all eleven components of the stroke scale.

**Who should use the NIHSS Calculator MCP?**
It's designed for ER nurses, neurologists, and stroke coordinators who need accurate, fast clinical data.

**Does the NIHSS Calculator give treatment advice?**
It provides standardized clinical urgency levels and instructions based on the patient's neurological score.

**Can I use the NIHSS Calculator with my AI agent?**
Yes, it connects to your AI client to automate the calculation of stroke scores from your notes.

**How do I calculate the total NIHSS score?**
You can use the `calculate_nihss` tool by providing a JSON object containing the scores for each of the eleven neurological components.

**Where can I find the scoring ranges for each item?**
The `get_scoring_guide` tool provides a detailed mapping of score ranges and descriptions for every component in the scale.

**How does the tool determine clinical urgency?**
The `evaluate_urgency` tool analyzes the total NIHSS score and returns a standardized instruction, such as 'Immediate Intervention Required', based on the severity level.