Callers’ Descriptions of Stroke Symptoms during Emergency Calls in Victims Who Have Fallen or Been Found Lying Down: A Qualitative Content Analysis

Early identification of stroke symptoms is essential. The rate of stroke identification by call-takers at emergency medical communication centres (EMCCs) varies, and patients who are found in a lying down position are often not identified as having an ongoing stroke. Objectives: this study aimed to...

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Main Authors: Veronica Lindström, Mihaela Oana Romanitan, Annika Berglund, Ruxandra Angela Pirvulescu, Mia von Euler, Katarina Bohm
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Healthcare
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2227-9032/12/4/497