Setting Up a Stroke Team Algorithm and Conducting Simulation-based Training in the Emergency Department - A Practical GuideDamla Tahtali 1, Ferdinand Bohmann 1, Peter Rostek 2, Marlies Wagner 3, Helmuth Steinmetz 1, Waltraud Pfeilschifter 1
1Department of Neurology, University Hospital, Frankfurt, 2Neurological Neurosurgical Intensive Care Nursing Team, University Hospital, Frankfurt, 3Institute of Neuroradiology, University Hospital, Frankfurt
Every min counts in acute stroke care. This guide shows how to establish a Stroke Team algorithm and enhance its performance with regular simulation training. The principles of Crew Resource Management (CRM) facilitate a straight workflow, reduce door-to-needle times and increase staff satisfaction.
