TY - JOUR
T1 - Emergi-paths and stroke teams
T2 - an emergency department approach to acute ischemic stroke.
AU - Bonnono, C.
AU - Criddle, L. M.
AU - Lutsep, H.
AU - Stevens, P.
AU - Kearns, K.
AU - Norton, R.
PY - 2000/12
Y1 - 2000/12
N2 - In patients with early acute ischemic stroke (AIS), studies have shown improved recovery rates when thrombolytic therapy is appropriately initiated. However, in clinical practice, there are several barriers to rapid patient evaluation and drug administration. To facilitate the management of this population, an AIS clinical pathway, Emergi-path, was developed. Initiated at the time of the patients' arrival to the emergency department, Emergi-path provides a step-by-step guide for early care of AIS patients. A citywide stroke team plays an integral role in this process by responding to stroke codes. Implementation of an AIS pathway and activation of an organized team of stroke specialists can facilitate rapid evaluation and treatment of this high-risk population.
AB - In patients with early acute ischemic stroke (AIS), studies have shown improved recovery rates when thrombolytic therapy is appropriately initiated. However, in clinical practice, there are several barriers to rapid patient evaluation and drug administration. To facilitate the management of this population, an AIS clinical pathway, Emergi-path, was developed. Initiated at the time of the patients' arrival to the emergency department, Emergi-path provides a step-by-step guide for early care of AIS patients. A citywide stroke team plays an integral role in this process by responding to stroke codes. Implementation of an AIS pathway and activation of an organized team of stroke specialists can facilitate rapid evaluation and treatment of this high-risk population.
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U2 - 10.1097/01376517-200012000-00002
DO - 10.1097/01376517-200012000-00002
M3 - Article
C2 - 2001133485
AN - SCOPUS:0034565579
SN - 0888-0395
VL - 32
SP - 298
EP - 305
JO - The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
JF - The Journal of neuroscience nursing : journal of the American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
IS - 6
ER -