In this episode, we explore Stroke Video Triage (SVT). I’m joined by Brittany Farthing, Clinical Lead for Stroke Video Triage (SVT) at EEAST, and Karen Butchard, Lead Stroke Specialist at West Herts, Watford General Hospital. It’s been two years since SVT was introduced at Watford Hospital, and we reflect on its success and how it has enhanced patient's experience. The initiative has now been rolled out across 12 out of 15 sites in EEAST and the remaining sites will go live later this year.
We cover what SVT is, how it works, who will crews will interact with at the hospital via SVT, and the benefits for both crews and patients. We also highlight improvements such as reduced door-to-needle times and faster imaging.
Finally, we discuss why it’s essential for all clinicians to use this tool to improve the patient journey. SVT demonstrates clear benefits for patients suspected of having a stroke—so don’t forget to make use of it!
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