While STEMI-receiving hospitals have the expertise, facilities and equipment
to deliver percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI) to STEMI patients, they still have barriers to overcome as part of a STEMI system of care. The chart below examines these barriers and provides a list of solutions.
BARRIERS | SOLUTIONS |
Multiple interests regarding STEMI plan
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Build consensus around what is best for the patient according to:
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30-minute activation |
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No diversion: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year |
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Simultaneous STEMIs |
Plan in place with second call team member or nearby PCI center to cover |
False activation and resource allocation |
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Emergency department (ED) walk-ins Main ED delays |
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