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Area of Science:

  • Neurology
  • Emergency Medicine
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Emergent large vessel occlusion (ELVO) stroke requires rapid reperfusion to minimize patient morbidity and mortality.
  • Limited access to endovascular clot retrieval (ECR) centers necessitates improved pre-hospital stroke care models.
  • Evaluating pre-hospital triage algorithms and transfer strategies is crucial for equitable and efficient stroke treatment.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To compare the time metrics of direct bypass versus secondary transfer strategies for ELVO stroke patients.
  • To assess the utility of the ACT-FAST pre-hospital triage algorithm in a primary stroke center (PSC).
  • To determine the optimal pre-hospital care pathway for maximizing reperfusion therapy access.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective analysis of consecutive patients presenting to a Melbourne PSC between January 2020 and December 2020.
  • Interrogation of clinical records for patients identified by the ACT-FAST triage algorithm.
  • Utilized Google Maps traffic data and established time metrics (door-to-needle, door-in-door out, door-to-groin) for time-based analysis.

Main Results:

  • Out of 88 ACT-FAST positive patients, 49 had ELVO ischemic strokes.
  • 32% of patients were transferred to a comprehensive stroke center (CSC) for ECR consideration.
  • The direct bypass strategy showed a median scene-to-groin time of 94 minutes, compared to 109 minutes for secondary transfer, a 15-minute difference.

Conclusions:

  • The time savings for direct bypass in ELVO stroke are less significant than previously estimated.
  • The secondary transfer strategy remains a practical and efficient option for high-functioning primary stroke centers.
  • Optimizing pre-hospital triage and transfer protocols is essential for improving outcomes in acute stroke care.