Prehospital Phase of the Stroke Chain of Survival: A Prospective Observational Study

Abstract

BackgroundFew studies have discussed the emergency call and prehospital care as a continuous process to decrease the prehospital and in‐hospital delays for acute stroke. To identify features associated with early hospital arrival (23.5 minutes) for both early and late‐arriving patients. ConclusionsFast emergency medical services activation and ambulance transport promoted early hospital arrival and treatment. Although patient‐dependent delays still dominate the prehospital process, it should be ensured that the minutes on the scene are well spent.

Keywords

• emergency medical services
• stroke
• time factors