Reducing Door-to-Treatment Time

The AHA 2005 Guidelines recommend field transmission of 12-lead ECG for Acute Coronary Syndrome patients. [1] Clinical evidence suggests that sending diagnostic quality ECGs ahead of the patient can reduce door-to-treatment time and lead to better patient outcomes. [2]

Challenges

• Does your facility meet the 30 minute door-to-needle recommendation and the 60 minute door-to-balloon recommendation?
• Can your facility receive a digital, diagnostic 12-lead ECG transmission from local EMS services that enables you to mobilize your cath lab in advance of patient arrival?

Meeting the Challenges

The LIFENET® RS Receiving Station is the only diagnostic quality 12-lead ECG transmission system. Sending a 12-lead ECG from the field allows you to implement an important Guidelines recommendation and reduce door-to-treatment time.

[1]

"Guidelines 2005 for Cardiovascular Resuscitation and Emergency Cardiovascular Care." 2005. Circulation 112, IV-91

[2]

Sekulic M., et al. "Feasibility of early emergency room notification to improve door-to-door balloon times for patients with acute ST segment elevation myocardial infarction." Catheterization and Cardiovascular Interventions 2005; 66: 316-319.