Does Transferring Patients to Stroke Centers Increase Length of Stay (P2.313)

Conclusions: There was no difference in LOS or any clinical outcomes between the ED and transferred patients. Additionally, transferred patients did not receive more advanced procedures such as intra-arterial therapy or hemicraniectomy. Further studies exploring non-tPA patients and transient ischemic attack patients would be informative, as well as non-home, discharge location relative to the patient’s residence.Disclosure: Dr. Cossey has nothing to disclose. Dr. Bozorgui has nothing to disclose. Dr. Jagolino has nothing to disclose. Dr. Vahidy has nothing to disclose. Dr. Wu has received personal compensation for activities with Genentech. Dr. Savitz has received research support from NIH T32 grant.

Source: Neurology - April 3, 2016 Category: Neurology Authors: Cossey, T., Bozorgui, S., Jagolino, A., Vahidy, F., Wu, T. C., Savitz, S. Tags: Stroke Systems of Care Source Type: research