272 Clinical Audit on Transient Ischaemic Attack Investigations in Acute Medical Unit

ConclusionPatients admitted to AMU with suspected TIAs had relevant imaging and tests completed as per guidelines. 89 % had US Carotid Dopplers which were on average done 33h from admission. 58% of patients had inpatient heart monitoring. The average length of stay was 3 days but three patients stayed in AMU for up to 5 days. Protected imaging slots for AMU would expedite investigations and reduce inpatient stay.
Source: Age and Ageing - Category: Geriatrics Source Type: research