Prehospital Triage of Acute Stroke Patients During the COVID-19 Pandemic
Mayank Goyal, Johanna M. Ospel, Andrew M. Southerland, Charles Wira, Sepideh Amin‐Hanjani, Justin F. Fraser, Peter D. Panagos
Abstract
The coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic has broad implications on stroke patient triage. Emergency medical services providers have to ensure timely transfer of patients while minimizing the risk of infectious exposure for themselves, their co-workers, and other patients. This statement paper provides a conceptual framework for acute stroke patient triage and transfer during the COVID-19 pandemic and similar healthcare emergencies in the future.
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TriageMedicinePandemicCoronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)Medical emergencyStroke (engine)Acute strokeEmergency medicine2019-20 coronavirus outbreakHealth careEmergency medical servicesSevere acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2)TelemedicineIntensive care medicineDiseaseInfectious disease (medical specialty)Emergency departmentVirologyInternal medicineNursingOutbreakEconomicsEconomic growthEngineeringMechanical engineeringTrauma and Emergency Care StudiesCOVID-19 and healthcare impactsDisaster Response and Management