Utilization of Emergent Magnetic Resonance Imaging in the Diagnosis of Acute Ischemic Stroke
Journal of Radiology Nursing(2022)
摘要
Utilizing an emergent magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) pathway for emergency department patients with acute onset of stroke-like symptoms allows for optimization of acute ischemic stroke treatment. Emergent MRI increases the percentage of patients administered intravenous tissue plasminogen activator (IV tPA) and minimizes stroke-related long-term disabilities. MRI also reduces the overall cost of stroke-related care by (1) preventing unnecessary IV tPA administration and its associated hospital costs and (2) facilitating faster stroke etiology work-up and treatment plan initiation to reduce hospital length of stay. The primary purpose of this article is to summarize two hospitals’ experience utilizing an evidence-based emergent MRI pathway for patients presenting to the emergency department with stroke-like symptoms who may be IV tPA eligible. Secondary purposes are to describe (1) emergent MRI pathway challenges with implemented mitigation strategies and (2) case examples (wake-up stroke; mild stroke-like symptoms with acute ischemic stroke confirmed by MRI). • Clinicians support utilization of emergent MRI for ED patients presenting with stroke-like symptoms. • Emergent MRI can increase the percentage of patients treated with IV tPA and minimize long-term stroke disabilities. • Emergent MRI reduces cost of stroke care by preventing unnecessary IV tPA administration and its associated hospital costs. • Emergent MRI facilitates faster stroke etiology work-up and treatment plan initiation, which can reduce LOS. • Utilizing emergent MRI to diagnose AIS poses challenges mitigation strategies can be implemented.
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Acute ischemic stroke,MRI,NCCT,tPA,Cost of care,Radiology nursing
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