Portable CT device shortens request-to-scan times, increases number of stroke patients eligible for tPA treatment

December 3, 2008 DiagnosticImaging.com. Portable CT device shortens request-to-scan times, increases number of stroke patients eligible for tPA treatment By David Ma The availability of a portable CT scanner in an emergency room significantly increases the number of patients who are eligible for life-saving treatment. In a study conducted at North Shore Medical Center in Salem, MA, stroke triage was monitored to determine the effect that rapid access to CT scans would have on treatment of stroke.

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