Importance of Decreased Door to Computed Tomography (CT) Time in Suspected Stroke Patients

One key factor affecting patient outcomes following a stroke is the time it takes to perform a computed tomography (CT) scan after the patient arrives at the hospital. The purpose of this project is to examine the door-to-CT time at Wellspan Waynesboro for suspected stroke patients presenting to the emergency department (ED). The project will involve the development and implementation of a standardized protocol for stroke care, which includes rapid identification of stroke patients, expedited triage, and CT imaging, and a streamlined approach to patient transport and communication between the ED and radiology departments.

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Work Title Importance of Decreased Door to Computed Tomography (CT) Time in Suspected Stroke Patients
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Penn State
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  1. Jamyson Sydney Focht
  2. Kaitlyn Ryan McElroy
  3. Jason Michael Browall
  4. Andy Marchiano
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  1. Penn State Mont Alto Academic Festival 2023
  2. Undergraduate Research
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  1. Advisor: Stephanie Unger
  2. Partners: Dr. Deborah Wilson and Kristen Lehman
Publication Date April 21, 2023
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Deposited April 10, 2023

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    Acknowledgments
    • Faculty Mentors: Stephanie Unger, Deborah Wilson & Kristen Lehman
  • Added Creator Jamyson Sydney Focht

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  • Added Creator Kaitlyn Ryan McElroy

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  • Added Creator Jason Michael Browall

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  • Added Creator Andy Marchiano

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    Work Title
    • Importance of Door-to-CT Time in Suspected Stroke Patients
    • Importance of Decreased Door to Computed Tomography (CT) Time in Suspected Stroke Patients
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    • The study’s goal is to partner with WellSpan Waynesboro to evaluate response to a patient showing signs and symptoms of stroke, and to identify potential factors inhibiting this door-to-CT or door-to-therapy process. Among suspected stroke patients in the WellSpan Waynesboro ED, does analysis of door-to-CT and door-to-therapy timeframes, and subsequent identification of inhibitory factors, reduce poor patient health outcomes compared to standard facility protocol and historical analysis practices? Our objective at WellSpan hospital in Waynesboro is to identify existing interventions in the presenting stroke patient as well as times from door-to-CT and door-to-treatment and to examine potential barriers to proprietary time goals.
    • One key factor affecting patient outcomes following a stroke is the time it takes to perform a computed tomography (CT) scan after the patient arrives at the hospital. The purpose of this project is to examine the door-to-CT time at Wellspan Waynesboro for suspected stroke patients presenting to the emergency department (ED). The project will involve the development and implementation of a standardized protocol for stroke care, which includes rapid identification of stroke patients, expedited triage, and CT imaging, and a streamlined approach to patient transport and communication between the ED and radiology departments.
  • Published

    April 18, 2023 14:17 by tlr15

  • Updated Acknowledgments Show Changes

    May 04, 2023 18:09 by avs5190

    Acknowledgments
    • Faculty Mentors: Stephanie Unger, Deborah Wilson & Kristen Lehman
    • Advisor: Stephanie Unger, Partners: Dr. Deborah Wilson and Kristen Lehman
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    April 04, 2024 10:22 by [unknown user]