[Time is brain : Time management in acute stroke treatment].

Area of Science:

• Neurology
• Emergency Medicine
• Health Services Research

Background:

• Acute stroke therapies like rt-PA and thrombectomy are time-sensitive.
• Patient benefit from these treatments is directly correlated with the speed of administration.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review critical time intervals in acute stroke management.
• To explore potential modifications for reducing these time intervals.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of acute stroke management protocols.
• Analysis of time-dependent factors in stroke treatment.

Main Results:

• Both prehospital and in-hospital times can be shortened.
• Reductions in time are associated with significant clinical benefits.
• Achieving time reductions requires clear guidelines and ongoing training.

Conclusions:

• Optimizing time management throughout acute stroke diagnostics and treatment is crucial.
• Streamlining workflows and avoiding delays enhance treatment efficiency and patient safety.