Emergency Medical Services Support for Acute Ischemic Stroke Patients Receiving Thrombolysis at a Primary Stroke Center
Background Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is a vital link in the overall chain of stroke survival. A Primary Stroke Center (PSC) relies heavily on the 9-1-1 response system along with the ability of EMS personnel to accurately diagnose acute stroke. Other critical elements include identifying time...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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SAGE Publishing
2009-01-01
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Series: | Journal of Central Nervous System Disease |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.4137/JCNSD.S2221 |