Early Mobilization Post Acute Stroke Thrombolysis and/or Thrombectomy Survey.

ABSTRACT:

Background

We sought to determine mobilization practices following emergency stroke therapy in centers across the United States.

Methods

We surveyed hospitals in the NIH StrokeNet regarding mobilization practices following acute stroke thrombolysis and/or thrombectomy. An anonymous survey was sent out to all StrokeNet sites Survey questions included stroke center designation, location of admission, whether a formal bed rest protocol was in place, minimum bed rest period required, which person first mobilized the patient.

Results

48 centers responded to the survey including 45 Comprehensive Stroke Centers and 3 Primary Stroke Centers. Most patients were admitted to a neuro-intensive care unit (54%), others to a general medical/surgical ICU, stroke ward, or combination.

SUBMITTER: Silver B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10091435 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature