Improving stroke triage by ambulance paramedics
Part of Brain & nervous system, Heart & circulation clinical trials.
This trial tests a new way for paramedics to quickly identify and prioritize stroke patients before they reach the hospital, which could help get you the right treatment faster.
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Who can take part
- You must be 18 years or older.
- Paramedics must have activated a stroke code for you (meaning they suspect a stroke).
Quick eligibility check
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