Emergence of the primary pediatric stroke center: impact of the thrombolysis in pediatric stroke trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background and purpose

In adult stroke, the advent of thrombolytic therapy led to the development of primary stroke centers capable to diagnose and treat patients with acute stroke rapidly. We describe the development of primary pediatric stroke centers through preparation of participating centers in the Thrombolysis in Pediatric Stroke (TIPS) trial.

Methods

We collected data from the 17 enrolling TIPS centers regarding the process of becoming an acute pediatric stroke center with capability to diagnose, evaluate, and treat pediatric stroke rapidly, including use of thrombolytic therapy.

Results

Before 2004, <25% of TIPS sites had continuous 24-hour availability of acute stroke teams, MRI capability, or stroke order sets, despite significant pediatric stroke expertise

SUBMITTER: Bernard TJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4083478 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature