Fig. 2
From: Optimizing remote and rural prehospital resources using air transport of thrombectomy candidates
Median times of the (H)EMS crews were engaged in thrombectomy candidates’ transports. In the via PSC -strategy the patient is first diagnosed at the primary stroke centre. In the directly to CSC -strategy the ambulance bypasses the nearest stroke centre and transports the patient directly to the comprehensive stroke centre. “Ground” refers to ambulance transport, “Hybrid” refers to expedited transport with an ambulance and a helicopter. HEMS: Helicopter Emergency Medical Services