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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Clinical Quality Improvement

Background:

  • Acute stroke treatment decisions are typically made by senior physicians.
  • Improving the efficiency of tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) delivery is crucial for acute ischemic stroke patients.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficiency and safety of a resident-based acute stroke protocol for tPA administration.
  • To compare treatment times and outcomes before and after protocol implementation.

Main Methods:

  • A resident-led acute stroke protocol was implemented in 2004.
  • Neurology residents were placed in decision-making roles for tPA administration.
  • Data on time intervals, symptomatic hemorrhage, and discharge locations were prospectively collected and compared across two time periods (pre- and post-2004).

Main Results:

  • A total of 172 patients were analyzed (59 before protocol, 113 after).
  • Resident-driven protocol significantly reduced average door-to-needle (81 vs. 60 minutes) and onset-to-needle (138 vs. 126 minutes) times.
  • Symptomatic hemorrhage rates (5.1% vs. 3.5%) and favorable discharge locations (68% vs. 76%) showed no significant difference between the groups.

Conclusions:

  • A resident-driven tPA protocol, supported by formal training and quality control, is a safe and effective strategy.
  • This protocol enhances the efficiency of tPA delivery in acute stroke care.