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The process flow and structure of an integrated stroke strategy Cover

The process flow and structure of an integrated stroke strategy

International Journal of Integrated Care
Volume 13 (2013): Issue 2
By: Emma F. van Bussel,  Thomas Jeerakathil and  Augustinus J.P. Schrijvers  
Open Access
|Jun 2013
Figures & tables

Figures & Tables

Flowchart 1.

Process flow of a patient with signs of stroke, from community to thrombolysis and admission.

*=this process flow is terminated; CSC: comprehensive stroke centre; CT: computed tomography; EMS: emergency medical services; GP: general practitioner; PSC: primary stroke centre; TIA: transient ischemic attack; tPA: tissue plasminogen activator.

Flowchart 2.

Process flow of a patient with stroke, from admission to community reintegration.

Table 1.

Explanation to flowcharts items the APSS introduced to the stroke service in Alberta, and explanations

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Box 1.

Patient case

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/ijic.888 | Journal eISSN: 1568-4156
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Language: English
Submitted on: May 31, 2012
Accepted on: Feb 21, 2013
Published on: Jun 27, 2013
Published by: Igitur publishing
In partnership with: Paradigm Publishing Services
Publication frequency: 4 issues per year
Keywords:
stroke,
neurology,
telestroke,
telemedicine,
integrated care,
Canada

© 2013 Emma F. van Bussel, Thomas Jeerakathil, Augustinus J.P. Schrijvers, published by Igitur publishing
This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 License.

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