E-057 Process Improvement in Door-to-Groin Puncture Times at a Comprehensive Stroke Center Shows a Trend Towards Reduced Mortality at 90 Days

ConclusionOur systematic process improvement initiative significantly reduced door-to-groin puncture times and showed a trend towards reduced mortality at 90 days. A multidisciplinary approach and ensuring hospital system investment are key to an effective process.DisclosuresY. Kayan: 2; C; Medtronic, Penumbra. J. Delgado Almandoz: 2; C; Medtronic, Penumbra. M. Young: None. J. Fease: None. J. Scholz: None. A. Milner: None. T. Hehr: None. M. Mulder: None. P. Roohani: None. R. Tarrel: None.

Source: Journal of NeuroInterventional Surgery - July 28, 2016 Category: Neurosurgery Authors: Kayan, Y., Delgado Almandoz, J., Young, M., Fease, J., Scholz, J., Milner, A., Hehr, T., Mulder, M., Roohani, P., Tarrel, R. Tags: Electronic poster abstracts Source Type: research