Acute triage of childhood stroke in Denmark.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

This 2-year observational study aimed to test the feasibility of implementing a pediatric stroke triage-setup that connected frontline providers with vascular neurologists and to examine final diagnoses in children triaged for suspected stroke.

Methods

Prospective, consecutive registration of children with suspected stroke triaged by a team of vascular neurologists from Jan 1st, 2020 and through Dec 2021, Eastern Denmark (census 530,000 children). Based on the provided clinical information, the children were triaged to either assessment at the Comprehensive Stroke Center (CSC) in Copenhagen or to a pediatric department. All included children were retrospectively followed-up for clinical presentations and final diagnosis.

Results

A total of 163 children with

SUBMITTER: Bindslev JB 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10334169 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature