What is Mission: Lifeline Severity based Stroke Triage Algorithm for EMS?
Mission: Lifeline Severity based Stroke Triage Algorithm for EMS is a guideline recommended for prehospital patients with suspected LVO (large vessel occlusion) by a stroke severity scale. According to the guideline, direct transport to a comprehensive stroke center should be recommended if the travel time to the comprehensive stroke center is less than 15 additional minutes compared with the travel time to the closest primary stroke center or acute stroke-ready hospital. Customization of the guideline to optimize patient outcomes is needed to account for local and regional factors, including the availability of endovascular centers, door in door out times for nonendovascular stroke centers, interhospital transport times, and DTN and door-to-puncture times.