Prehospital Neuroprotective Therapy for Acute Stroke

Jeffrey L. Saver, Chelsea S. Kidwell, Marc Eckstein, Sidney Starkman

Stroke · 2004 · 252 citations · 7 references

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Abstract

Field initiation of Mg sulfate in acute stroke patients is feasible and safe. Prehospital trial conduct substantially reduces on-scene to needle time and permits hyperacute delivery of neuroprotective therapy.

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