The Paramedic Norwegian Acute Stroke Prehospital Project (ParaNASPP) study with Maren Ranhoff

In this episode, we examine the upcoming Paramedic Norwegian
Acute Stroke Prehospital Project (ParaNASPP), a stepped wedge
randomised trial evaluating the use of the National Institutes of
Health Stroke Scale (NIHSS) for stroke screening by paramedics in
ambulances. The study aims to enhance early stroke identification
and triage, potentially improving outcomes through faster, more
accurate prehospital diagnosis and treatment initiation. By
training paramedics to utilise the NIHSS, the project seeks to
streamline the care pathway, ensuring stroke patients receive
timely and appropriate care, thereby reducing the time to
treatment and improving overall patient prognosis.





To do this we have Dr. Maren Ranhoff with us. Maren is a
consultant physician in neurology at Oslo University Hospital and
an associate professor. She spearheads the Acute Brain Programme,
a critical initiative aimed at enhancing neurological care. This
programme is designed to streamline the entire process of
neurological emergency care, from dispatch to on-scene
assessment, triage, and seamless communication during patient
handovers. Maren's leadership has been instrumental in fostering
a multidisciplinary approach that improves patient outcomes and
sets new standards in neurological emergency and pre-hospital
management.





In addition to her work with the Acute Brain Programme, Maren is
deeply involved in stroke research and innovation. Her research
focuses on developing advanced diagnostic tools and therapeutic
strategies to improve the treatment and recovery of stroke
patients. Dr. Maren's innovative work in stroke care includes the
development of rapid response protocols and the integration of
cutting-edge technology to enhance the precision of stroke
diagnosis and treatment.





In this podcast, we will delve into the team’s remarkable
achievements and the profound impact of Maren's work in the field
of neurology and pre-hospital care together with the ParaNASPP
study. For more information see here:


⁠https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35120559/





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