Telestroke and Telemedicine
Fewer than 25% of all people in the United States live within 30 minutes of a primary stroke center. The advent of technologies that allow high-level care from a distance has significantly improved medical care, in general. The advent of telemedicine and, specifically, telestroke care allows specialized care delivery at remote and rural locations that prohibit rapid transport to a PSC. Telemedicine allows facilities that utilize this technology to be stroke-prepared. The use of Internet connections, video conferencing, and teleradiology services significantly elevates the level of care provided at these non-PSC hospitals. Rapid consultation with neurologists and stroke specialists provide expert care for stroke patients in these locations.
