About the Hennepin

Stroke Center

Info for Health

Professionals

Info for Patients

Materials for EMS Professionals

Two million brain cells die each minute during a stroke. Emergency medical services staff play a critical role in the prompt, successful treatment of stroke patients. The following tools were created to help enhance stroke care partnerships between EMS and ED staff:

• Pocket cards to assist with pre-hospital preliminary diagnosis and treatment
• Outcomes review for acute stroke care
• Feedback page. Give us your feedback on ED interactions during acute stroke care.

Click here to read a feature story about a patient who arrived by ambulance for treatment at Hennepin County Medical Center.