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Delays in the air or ground transfer of patients for endovascular thrombectomy.
This study’s objective was to examine associations between transfer time, modes of transfer, endovascular therapy (ET), and outcomes within a hub-and-spoke telestroke network. Results showed an association between longer transfer time and decreased likelihood of undergoing ET. Nocturnal transfers were associated with a substantial delay relative to daytime transfers. In contrast, delivery of tPA was not associated with delays, underscoring the impact of effective protocols at spoke hospitals. More efficient transfer may enable higher ET treatment rates.
AHRQ-funded; HS024561.
Citation: Regenhardt RW, Mecca AP, Flavin SA .
Delays in the air or ground transfer of patients for endovascular thrombectomy.
Stroke 2018 Jun;49(6):1419-25. doi: 10.1161/strokeaha.118.020618.
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Keywords: Health Services Research (HSR), Patient-Centered Outcomes Research, Telehealth, Transitions of Care, Stroke