Informing Utstein-style reporting guidelines for prehospital thrombolysis: A scoping review

Rural Australians with acute myocardial infarction (AMI) face higher mortality rates due to limited access to specialised cardiac services. Paramedic-administered prehospital thrombolysis (PHT) has emerged as an alternative to primary percutaneous intervention (pPCI) for patients facing barriers or delays to cardiac care. There is variability in PHT practices among Australian ambulance services, lacking standardised definitions and outcome measures. The aim of this scoping review was to identify quality indicators and influencing factors associated with outcomes for patients receiving PHT.
Source: Australasian Emergency Nursing Journal - Category: Nursing Authors: Tags: Clinical practice update - Paediatrics Source Type: research