Jove
Visualize
Contact Us
JoVE
x logofacebook logolinkedin logoyoutube logo
ABOUT JoVE
OverviewLeadershipBlogJoVE Help Center
AUTHORS
Publishing ProcessEditorial BoardScope & PoliciesPeer ReviewFAQSubmit
LIBRARIANS
TestimonialsSubscriptionsAccessResourcesLibrary Advisory BoardFAQ
RESEARCH
JoVE JournalMethods CollectionsJoVE Encyclopedia of ExperimentsArchive
EDUCATION
JoVE CoreJoVE BusinessJoVE Science EducationJoVE Lab ManualFaculty Resource CenterFaculty Site
Terms & Conditions of Use
Privacy Policy
Policies

Related Concept Videos

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-IV: Assessement and Diagnostic Studies01:27

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease-IV: Assessement and Diagnostic Studies

Assessing and diagnosing Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) involves a detailed approach that includes a comprehensive review of medical history, physical examination, and a variety of diagnostic tests. This thorough evaluation is essential to ensure an accurate diagnosis and guide effective management strategies.
Medical History
Flail Chest-II01:26

Flail Chest-II

Managing flail chest, a condition characterized by a segment of the chest wall moving independently from the rest of the thoracic cage, requires a comprehensive approach. It includes a thorough assessment of the patient's condition, a diagnostic evaluation to determine the extent of the injury, and the implementation of appropriate medical interventions tailored to the individual's needs.
Assessment:
1. Clinical Evaluation:
History:

You might also read

Related Articles

Articles linked to this work by shared authors, journal, and citation graph.

Sort by
Same author

Long-term chest CT abnormalities up to 4.5 years after COVID-19 hospitalization and their association with dyspnea and fatigue: a prospective cohort study.

Respiratory research·2026
Same author

Diagnostic performance of prehospital large-vessel occlusion detection scales in patients with suspected acute stroke: a retrospective validation study. The Akershus Study of Ischemic Stroke and Thrombolysis.

European stroke journal·2026
Same author

Study of Antithrombotic Treatment After Intracerebral Hemorrhage-Antiplatelets: A Randomized Trial.

Stroke·2026
Same author

Predictors of Hematoma Expansion and Response to Andexanet in Patients With Intracerebral Hemorrhage: Secondary Analyses of the ANNEXA-I Randomized Clinical Trial.

Stroke·2026
Same author

2025 update to European Stroke Organisation (ESO) guideline on blood pressure management in acute ischaemic stroke and intracerebral haemorrhage.

European stroke journal·2026
Same author

Methoxyflurane: analgesic benefit and environmental impact - Authors' reply.

Lancet (London, England)·2026
Same journal

Clinical characteristics and outcomes of intracerebral haemorrhage in young vs older adults: insights from the INTERACT3 trial.

European stroke journal·2026
Same journal

Correction to: Stroke Action Plan for Europe 2018-2030 (SAP-E): mid-term review and update.

European stroke journal·2026
Same journal

Regional inequities in acute stroke care in Norway: a national benchmark for the "stroke action plan for Europe" implementation.

European stroke journal·2026
Same journal

Incidence and outcome of paediatric cardioembolic stroke: a nationwide population-based study.

European stroke journal·2026
Same journal

Procedure time and 90-day outcomes after endovascular thrombectomy for large-core stroke.

European stroke journal·2026
Same journal

Long-term risk of major adverse cardiovascular events after carotid endarterectomy-a 9-year prospective cohort study of the Athero-Express biobank.

European stroke journal·2026
See all related articles

Related Experiment Video

Updated: Jun 23, 2026

Prehospital Thrombolysis: A Manual from Berlin
05:52

Prehospital Thrombolysis: A Manual from Berlin

Published on: November 26, 2013

21.9K

Prehospital stroke diagnostics using three different simulation methods: A pragmatic pilot study.

Emma Christensen1, Helge Fagerheim Bugge1,2,3, Jostein Hagemo2

  • 1Institute of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Medicine, University of Oslo, Oslo, Norway.

European Stroke Journal
|May 16, 2024
PubMed
Summary
This summary is machine-generated.

Investigating prehospital computed tomography (CT) for acute stroke, a helicopter approach significantly reduced treatment decision times compared to a Mobile Stroke Unit or rural CT. Further research is needed to optimize rural stroke care pathways.

Keywords:
CTMSUPrehospitalhelicopterrural

More Related Videos

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide
09:52

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide

Published on: January 15, 2017

17.2K
A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Protocol for Stroke Onset Time Estimation in Permanent Cerebral Ischemia
09:59

A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Protocol for Stroke Onset Time Estimation in Permanent Cerebral Ischemia

Published on: September 16, 2017

14.1K

Related Experiment Videos

Last Updated: Jun 23, 2026

Prehospital Thrombolysis: A Manual from Berlin
05:52

Prehospital Thrombolysis: A Manual from Berlin

Published on: November 26, 2013

21.9K
Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide
09:52

Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical Guide

Published on: January 15, 2017

17.2K
A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Protocol for Stroke Onset Time Estimation in Permanent Cerebral Ischemia
09:59

A Magnetic Resonance Imaging Protocol for Stroke Onset Time Estimation in Permanent Cerebral Ischemia

Published on: September 16, 2017

14.1K

Area of Science:

  • Emergency Medicine
  • Neurology
  • Radiology

Background:

  • Optimal prehospital diagnostics and treatment pathways for acute stroke are critical for patient outcomes.
  • Timely intervention in acute stroke is paramount, necessitating efficient diagnostic and treatment decision-making processes.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of three simulated rural prehospital computed tomography (CT) methods on the time to treatment decision in acute stroke patients.
  • To compare the efficiency of a conventional ambulance with rural CT, a Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU), and a helicopter with simulated CT.

Main Methods:

  • A pragmatic, simulation pilot study involving 20 real-life dispatches per modality.
  • Comparison of a conventional ambulance to a rural stationary CT, a Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU), and a helicopter with a simulated CT.
  • Primary endpoint: time from alarm to treatment decision.

Main Results:

  • Median time to treatment decision varied significantly: 38 minutes (rural CT), 33 minutes (MSU), and 30 minutes (helicopter).
  • The helicopter group demonstrated a significantly faster time to treatment decision compared to rural CT (p < 0.0001).
  • Helicopter transport also showed a significantly lower estimated time from treatment decision to hospital arrival (p = 0.001).

Conclusions:

  • Prehospital CT strategies for acute stroke should be tailored to specific geographical and resource contexts.
  • Helicopter-based prehospital CT offers a potentially faster pathway for acute stroke treatment decisions in rural settings.
  • Further research is required to determine the optimal prehospital CT strategy for rural acute stroke management.