Journal article
Comparison of Mobile Stroke Unit with Usual Care for Acute Ischemic Stroke Management: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis
G Turc, M Hadziahmetovic, S Walter, L Churilov, K Larsen, JC Grotta, JM Yamal, R Bowry, AH Katsanos, H Zhao, G Donnan, SM Davis, MS Hussain, K Uchino, SA Helwig, H Johns, JE Weber, CH Nolte, A Kunz, T Steiner Show all
JAMA Neurology | AMER MEDICAL ASSOC | Published : 2022
Abstract
Importance: So far, uncertainty remains as to whether there is sufficient cumulative evidence that mobile stroke unit (MSU; specialized ambulance equipped with computed tomography scanner, point-of-care laboratory, and neurological expertise) use leads to better functional outcomes compared with usual care. Objective: To determine with a systematic review and meta-analysis of the literature whether MSU use is associated with better functional outcomes in patients with acute ischemic stroke (AIS). Data Sources: MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, and Embase from 1960 to 2021. Study Selection: Studies comparing MSU deployment and usual care for patients with suspected stroke were eligible for analysis,..
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