Formation and Function of Acute Stroke–Ready Hospitals Within a Stroke System of Care Recommendations From the Brain Attack Coalition
Author(s) -
Mark J. Alberts,
Lawrence R. Wechsler,
Mary E. Jensen,
Richard E. Latchaw,
Todd J. Crocco,
Mary G. George,
James Baranski,
Robert R. Bass,
Robert L. Ruff,
Judy Huang,
Barbara Mancini,
Tammy Gregory,
Daryl R. Gress,
Marian Emr,
Margo Warren,
Michael Walker
Publication year - 2013
Publication title -
stroke
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 3.397
H-Index - 319
eISSN - 1524-4628
pISSN - 0039-2499
DOI - 10.1161/strokeaha.113.002285
Subject(s) - medicine , stroke (engine) , acute stroke , medical emergency , telemedicine , tissue plasminogen activator , acute care , emergency medical services , emergency department , intensive care medicine , staffing , emergency medicine , health care , nursing , mechanical engineering , engineering , economics , economic growth
Many patients with an acute stroke live in areas without ready access to a Primary or Comprehensive Stroke Center. The formation of care facilities that meet the needs of these patients might improve their care and outcomes and guide them and emergency responders to such centers within a stroke system of care.
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