Helicopter Scene Response for Stroke Patients: A 5-Year Experience

Conclusion Using a 3-step EMS triage for acute CVA, air medical transport from the scene to a comprehensive stroke center allowed for the timely administration of tissue plasminogen activator and/or a neurointerventional procedure in a substantive percentage of patients. Further investigation into air medical scene response for acute stroke is warranted.
Source: Air Medical Journal - Category: Emergency Medicine Source Type: research