Global Mobile Stroke Unit: A Revolutionary Concept in Stroke Management and Care

Bypassing Transport Delays

Transportation to distant hospitals leads to critical delays during which irreversible brain damage occurs. Mobile units eliminate this by assessing, diagnosing and kickstarting treatment during transit itself. They ensure hyper-acute care even in hard to reach areas.

Helping Smaller Hospitals
They enable even community hospitals Mobile Stroke Unit expertise and equipment to initiate management and stabilize patients for transfer. This expands access to acute care beyond large metropolitan stroke centers alone.

Global Adoption of Mobile Stroke Model
Seeing compelling evidence of their effectiveness, countries worldwide are implementing mobile stroke programs over the last decade. Some notable examples:

Germany
One of the earliest adopters, Germany established over 50 units called Stroke Emergency Mobile (STEMO) across several regions since 2008. Studies show STEMO facilitated 30 minute faster treatment on average.

United States
Cleveland and other cities launched programs where mobile units are dispatched alongside EMS. One study found units doubled tPA treatment rates within an hour of 911 call.

United Kingdom
The London Ambulance Service deploys four units serving a population of eight million. Early results indicate improved care quality metrics and patient outcomes.