Stroke is one of the leading causes of premature death and long-term disability in our region. Prompt treatment is essential for recovery. One of the primary challenges in ensuring timely treatment is the significant distance between patients and hospitals, particularly in areas like Region Zealand and Schleswig-Holstein. To address this, efforts must be made to bring specialized care closer to the patient through the use of a Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU).

In this project, Zealand University Hospital and the University Hospital in Lübeck are collaborating to explore the development of a mobile brain scanner in an ambulance. Mobile Stroke Units (MSUs) equipped with brain scanners are already operational in major cities such as Berlin, allowing treatment to begin en route. However, these services are limited to specific geographic areas.

To implement MSUs in Region Zealand and Schleswig-Holstein, the development of lightweight brain scanners for ambulances, changes in staffing, and the necessary infrastructure for stroke detection and treatment are required.

By combining expertise from both sides of the Fehmarnbelt, this project aims to develop a solution where mobile brain scanners can enable earlier treatment. Currently, geographic barriers are a key factor limiting the effectiveness of stroke treatment in certain parts of Denmark. This project seeks to change that.

Working in the project
Frederike Fahse Qualitative research
Morten Rye Eiersted Project management
Elise Burmeister Communication
Support program Interreg Deutschland Danmark
Project duration 01.10.2020 – 30.09.2021
Project budget 99.000 EUR

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