Impact of transport modality on time to endovascular thrombectomy
Geographical distance significantly delays time to EVT. Use of HEMS markedly shortens transport time leading to timelier EVT for patients with long distances to CSC and has the potential to mitigate regional disparities. Integrating HEMS into stroke transport protocols is essential to ensure timely and equitable EVT access for rural patients.
Authors
- Rianne J.M. Goselink (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9640-6053)
- Knut Taxbro (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8711-9044)
- Alexandros Rentzos (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6610-7802)
- Avan Sabir Rashid
- Gabriel Skallsjö
- Karl Chevalley
- Per Arnell
Institutions
- Linköping University (SE)
- Sahlgrenska University Hospital (SE)
- Ministry of Emergency Situations (KG)
- Region Västra Götaland (SE)
- Region Jönköpings län (SE)
- Ryhov Hospital Jönköping (SE)
- University of Gothenburg (SE)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Scandinavian Journal of Trauma Resuscitation and Emergency Medicine
- Published
- 2026-02-26
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s13049-026-01587-4
- Primary Topic
- Acute Ischemic Stroke Management
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Västra Götalandsregionen
- Linköpings Universitet
- Sahlgrenska Universitetssjukhuset
- Skånes universitetssjukhus
- Futurum - Akademin för Hälsa och Vård, Region Jönköpings läns