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Articles Tagged With: ambulance

  • Mobile Stroke Units, Teleneurology Units Accelerate Time to Treatment

    Investigators recently published evidence that appears to support the efficacy of mobile stroke units (MSU), specially equipped ambulances that essentially bring treatment to patients experiencing ischemic strokes. In a multicenter trial, researchers found patients treated on an MSU received clot-busting medication faster and demonstrated better health at 90 days than patients who were transferred to the hospital for treatment via traditional ambulance.

  • Mobile Stroke Units: What Is the Best Way to Use Them?

    A recent advance in ischemic stroke treatment is the mobile stroke unit, an ambulance outfitted with specialized equipment, computed tomography for brain imaging, and a specialized team with a stroke neurologist available either onboard or via telemedicine. Intravenous thrombolytics can be administered at the scene with the patient on the ambulance.

  • Delivering AEDs by Drone Shows Promise in Recent Trial

    Investigators are looking for solutions to help cardiac patients in remote areas.