IMSS promotes Brain Code protocol for stroke response in Sinaloa

The Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) in Sinaloa is promoting the “Brain Code” (Código Cerebro) protocol to ensure timely medical intervention for cerebrovascular accidents (CVA), also known as strokes. The protocol is a national strategy designed to coordinate identification, diagnosis, and treatment across three levels of medical care to reduce the risk of death and permanent disability.

Medical professionals emphasize that every second is critical. The protocol aims to minimize delays by establishing a rapid route for clinical assessment, using imaging studies like cranial tomography to distinguish between arterial obstructions and hemorrhages, and initiating treatment within the first hour of hospital arrival.

Key warning signs for the public to recognize include sudden facial drooping, loss of strength, and difficulty speaking. Prompt medical attention is essential to improve functional recovery and manage the urgency of these life-threatening events.