tPA by telephone Extending the benefits of a comprehensive stroke center

Autor: Frey, J L., Jahnke, H K., Goslar, P W., Partovi, S, Flaster, M S.
Zdroj: Neurology (Ovid); January 2005, Vol. 64 Issue: 1 p154-156, 3p
Abstrakt: The use of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) in community hospitals has been limited by a lack of neurologic support. The authors developed a telephone network to support community emergency departments (EDs) in the use of tPA. Their experience demonstrates equivalent results for patients treated by telephone and those treated in-house. Their number of tPA-treated patients increased 72%. Requirements included willingness of community EDs to use tPA and willingness of the stroke center to provide support.
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