Pre-hospital thrombolysis
Decentralized pre-hospital thrombolysis of stroke
The Decentralized pre-hospital thrombolysis of stroke project is a research and innovation initiative to assess the feasibility of a novel cockpit solution for remote-control of CT-scanners at a decentralized medical center (DMC) for diagnosis and thrombolysis treatment of acute ischemic stroke patients. Clinical assessments are performed on site by paramedics, in combination with real-time video/audio-communication with a stroke specialist at the referral hospital. The objectives are to study the effect of decentralized pre-hospital thrombolysis on
- Reduction in time to diagnosis and treatment
- Reduction in costs by reducing need for helicopter transportation to hospital
- Efficient sharing of competence and harmonization of clinical examination
- Better use of resources and competence in the region independent of physical location
Chief Investigator: Linn H. Steffensen
Internal members: Agnethe Eltoft, Tor Ingebrigtsen, Ellisiv B. Mathiesen, Stein Harald Johnsen, Jon André Totland, Susanne Ingebrigtsen
External collaborators: Steinar Konradsen (Finnsnes Intermunicipal Emergency Room), Marit Beate Storli (Finnsnes Intermunicipal Emergency Room), Ulf Isaksen (Dept. of Radiology, UNN), Lars-Jøran Andersson (Emergency Medicine Clinic, UNN), Jørgen Ibsen (Ringerike Hospital)