Hybrid-Mobile Stroke Unit: Opening the Indication Spectrum for Stroke Mimics and Beyond.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite proven benefits, the use of single-purpose mobile stroke units (MSUs) has raised concerns about their effective and cost-efficient integration into clinical practice, especially when considered for operation in nonurban areas. The MSU concept may benefit from opening the indication spectrum to include frequent stroke mimics and additional emergencies.

Methods

The current observational study evaluated benefits for the treatment and triage decision-making of use of an MSU with extended capabilities (Hybrid-MSU), also including radiography, ultrasonography, extended point-of-care laboratory, ECG, electroencephalography, and advanced medications. Apart from patients with a dispatch code for "stroke", the ambulance was also dispatched to those with codes for "s

SUBMITTER: Fassbender K 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12778600 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature