Implementation of a Thrombectomy Stroke Center Triage Program in New York City Emergency Medical Services.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Due to the increased morbidity and mortality associated with acute cerebral ischemia caused by large vessel occlusions, the New York City (NYC) 9-1-1 Emergency Medical Services system implemented the NYC Stroke Triage Protocol with the intention of improving access to endovascular therapy for patients with suspected severe stroke.

Methods

Successful collaboration between multiple stakeholders enabled the NYC region to develop and implement a new stroke system of care for patients treated by Emergency Medical Services. Descriptive statistics including medians (interquartile range) and proportions were used as appropriate. Continuous data were compared using Mann-Whitney tests for medians and categorical data were compared by using Pearson chi-square test.

Result

SUBMITTER: Brandler ES 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12778489 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature