Please note that in the event of suspected ischemic stroke MRI is the modality of choice and CT is only used if MRI is contraindicated or unavailable.
Below is the RCH Code Stroke pathway for ED and inpatients (1)
Below is the RCH Endovascular clot retrieval pathway for patients that meet the criteria. The patients will be transported to RMH for the procedure and then back to RCH for post operative care. (2)
In this Grand Round, Associate Professor Mark Mackay will present advances in acute stroke care, through implementation of standardised paediatric “Code Stroke” protocols, to facilitate rapid diagnosis and treatment of stroke, and how the Melbourne Children’s campus is leading the way in changing practice nationally and improving outcomes for the youngest stroke survivors.