Analysis of Telestroke Usage in Rural Critical Access Emergency Departments.

ABSTRACT: Introduction: Telestroke is an effective strategy to increase appropriate stroke treatments among patients in resource-limited environments. Despite the well-documented benefits of telestroke, there is limited literature regarding its utilization. The purposes of this study are: (1) determine the percentage of potential stroke patients who generate a telestroke consult in rural critical access hospitals (CAHs) and (2) validate an electronic medical record (EMR)-derived report as a stroke screen. Methods: This retrospective chart review analyzed patients presenting between September 1, 2020 and February 1, 2021 to three CAHs. Visits with triage complaints suggesting acute ischemic stroke (AIS)/transient ischemic attack (TIA) were pooled for analysis usi

SUBMITTER: Arumuganathan P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10714255 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature