LAMS (Los Angeles Motor Scale, LVO prediction)
LAMS (Los Angeles Motor Scale, LVO prediction) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group.
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What this is
LAMS (Los Angeles Motor Scale, LVO prediction) is one of 230 deterministic tools in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group. LAMS (Los Angeles Motor Scale, LVO prediction) - a deterministic tool in Sophie Well's Clinical Scoring & Risk group.
When to use it
Use this tool when you need a quick, citable reference. Every calculation runs entirely in your browser - no inputs leave your device, no account is required, no AI is involved. The site enforces a strict Content Security Policy and ships no analytics or third-party CDN.
References
Llanes JN, Kidwell CS, Starkman S, et al. The Los Angeles Motor Scale (LAMS). Prehosp Emerg Care. 2004;8(1):46-50. LVO threshold: Nazliel B, Starkman S, Liebeskind DS, et al. A brief prehospital stroke severity scale identifies LVO. Stroke. 2008;39(8):2264-2267.
Worked example: LAMS 0 of 5: LVO is less likely on the LAMS threshold (<4 per Nazliel 2008). Continue stroke workup per local protocol.
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