A bimonthly publication part of the Brazilian Society of Cardiology portfolio of journals connected with ABC Cardiol publishing national and international scientific production in the field of cardiovascular sciences.
ISSN 2359-4802
eISSN 2359-5647
Lorenn Lages Gusmão
, Israel Junior Borges do Nascimento
, Gabriel Almeida Silqueira Rocha
, João Antonio de Queiroz Oliveira
, Geisiane Sousa Braga Machado
, [...]
Lorenn Lages Gusmão
, Israel Junior Borges do Nascimento
, Gabriel Almeida Silqueira Rocha
, João Antonio de Queiroz Oliveira
, Geisiane Sousa Braga Machado
, [...]
Abstract Background Stroke management require rapid identification, assessment, and transport of patients to qualified health care centers. However, there is little description in the literature on the multiple challenges associated with the pre-hospital transport of suspected stroke patients. Objective To characterize the pre-hospital care provided to suspected stroke patients by the Brazilian Emergency Medical Service (SAMU in Portuguese), by means of a descriptive case study. Methods This is a descriptive study of a series of cases. Data from the SAMU […]
Keywords: Epidemiology; Stroke; Preventive Health Services; Health Programs and Plans; Public Health; Health Policy