Background and purpose Direct transportation to a thrombectomy-capable intervention
center is beneficial for patients with ischemic stroke due to large vessel occlusion (LVO), but …

Objective Quantify prehospital time intervals, describe prehospital stroke management, and
estimate potential time saved if certain procedures were performed en route to the …

Introduction: Stroke is one of the leading causes of death and disability worldwide. The
ambulance service is often the first medical service to reach an acute stroke patient, and due …

Background A requirement of an effective acute stroke service is the early arrival of patients
to the hospital emergency department (ED). This will allow the possible use of thrombolytic …

Background: Stroke presents commonly to the emergency department (ED), and is a
common cause of morbidity and mortality in South Africa. Early ED presentation and early …

Background. Stroke is a potentially life-threatening, time-dependent event, and one of the
leading causes of mortality and lasting morbidity in South Africa (SA). It is of vital importance …

In June 1996, the Food and Drug Administration approval of alteplase transformed the
emergency assessment and treatment of patients with acute ischemic stroke. Before this first …

Background Stroke is a serious medical condition, and the time before acute intervention
and care at stroke units is crucial. People who suffer from a stroke and are not eligible for …

Abstract Background Field Assessment Stroke Triage for Emergency Destination (FAST-ED)
is a simple and accurate prehospital stroke severity scale that has been shown to have …

Background Immediate recognition of stroke symptoms is crucial to ensure timely access to
revascularisation therapy. Medical dispatchers ensure fast admission to stroke facilities by …