medical
stroke care
The telestroke robot is enabling emergency room physicians to connect with Denver-based stroke specialists to determine the best treatment as quickly as possible for victims of stroke.
telestroke robots:
neurologists on wheels By Elissa J. Tivona
“Every minute can make a difference,” says Dr. Matt Ledges, medical director of the Emergency Department of North Colorado Medical Center (NCMC). “Time is brain.”
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This simple truth, summarized by Dr. Ledges, guides the treatment for stroke, defined broadly as “death of brain cells in a localized area of the brain due to inadequate blood flow.” Celeste Rhys, nurse manager in the Emergency Department at McKee Medical Center, goes on from there. She adds, “The sooner you can restore blood flow to that section of the brain… it decreases your chances of health complications that go along with stroke.” Both emergency care professionals stress the ultimate goal:
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