Telephone triage and dispatch of ambulances to patients with suspected and verified acute stroke - a descriptive study

Telephone triage and dispatch of ambulances to patients with suspected and verified acute stroke - a descriptive study

Abstract Objectives In this study we aimed to explore EMCC triage of suspected and confirmed stroke patients to gain more knowledge about the initial phase of the acute stroke response chain. Accurate dispatch at the Emergency Medical Communication Center (EMCC) is crucial for optimal resource utili...

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Main Authors: Bjørn Jamtli, Maren Ranhoff Hov, Trine Møgster Jørgensen, Jo Kramer-Johansen, Hege Ihle-Hansen, Else Charlotte Sandset, Håvard Wahl Kongsgård, Camilla Hardeland
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-03-01
Series:BMC Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
Prehospital care
Emergency medical services
Emergency calls
Emergency medical dispatch
Emergency medical communication center
Prehospital stroke management
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-024-00962-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12873-024-00962-7

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