They say a picture is worth 1000 words, and we hope this video will help save thousand lives. Even though Arkansas is ranked 50th in stroke mortality, we have put in place a Telestroke system statewide that has never been seen before.
The AR SAVES stroke program is about one thing; giving equal access in the best possible stroke care to all Arkansans across the state. We currently work with 44 emergency departments all across the state and last year alone had community contacts with over 350,000 Arkansans about the signs and symptoms of stroke. Setting up our “Code Stroke” protocols in all our affiliate sites has given us the ability to treat these patients consistently and safely to ensure better outcomes.
This video was designed to help our healthcare providers understand the code stroke process in a more detailed manner. With the teamwork of Ozark medical center and EMS in Clinton, AirEvac flight services, and the AR SAVES team, I am proud that we can offer this in-depth look into a “Code Stroke” situation. Never in the history of Arkansas have so many stroke patients been taken care of in this short amount of time. We look forward to continuing our care for all Arkansans in the future.
