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J L Frey1, H K Jahnke, P W Goslar
1Department of Neurology, Barrow Neurological Institute, Phoenix, AZ, USA.
Abstract:
The use of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) in community hospitals has been limited by a lack of neurologic support. The authors developed a telephone network to support community emergency departments (EDs) in the use of tPA. Their experience demonstrates equivalent results for patients treated by telephone and those treated in-house. Their number of tPA-treated patients increased 72%. Requirements included willingness of community EDs to use tPA and willingness of the stroke center to provide support.
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