Where thrombolytic treatment is given in hospital, with median interval from arrival to treatment. Data from 2002
Number | Median (IQR) minutes | |
---|---|---|
IQR, interquartile range is from the 25th to the 75th centile. | ||
In accident and emergency department | 7515 (66.6%) | 25 (17–38) |
Direct admission to cardiac care unit | 1710 (15.1%) | 22 (15–30) |
Cardiac care unit (slowtrack) | 1614 (14.3%) | 44 (28–69) |
Elsewhere in hospital | 351 (3.1%) | 27 (19–47) |
Not stated | 141 (1%) | 29 (18–46) |
Overall | 11292 | 26 (18–42) |