Intracerebral Hemorrhage Transfer Rates from U.S. Emergency Departments: Findings from the National Hospital Ambulatory Medical Care Survey (P5.148)

CONCLUSIONS: Ischemic stroke and ICH transfer rates are not increasing over time. One in four ICH cases is transferred from the presenting ED to another institution. Attempts should be made to improve pre-hospital triage of ICH and deliver patients to hospitals with resources to provide definitive care.Study Supported by:Disclosure: Dr. Donnelly has nothing to disclose. Dr. Mullen has nothing to disclose. Dr. Albright has received research support from The Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality, and the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities. Dr. Blackburn has nothing to disclose. Dr. Cucchiara has received personal compensation for activities with Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals, Inc. as a speaker. Dr. Lo has nothing to disclose.

Source: Neurology - April 9, 2014 Category: Neurology Authors: Donnelly, J., Mullen, M., Albright, K., Blackburn, J., Cucchiara, B., Lo, A. Tags: Cerebrovascular Disease and Interventional Neurology: Intracerebral Hemorrhage Source Type: research