Table 2

Comparison of time intervals for normal working hours versus off-hours

Pre-implementationPost-implementationp Value
Normal working hours (min) n=54 n=106
 Door to CT16.0 (13.0–19.5)12.5 (11.0–17.0)0.004
 CT to puncture41.0 (24.0–49.0)26.5 (21.0–36.0)0.008
 Puncture to recanalization58.5 (37.0–84.5)35.5 (17.5–65.0)0.002
 Door to puncture51.0 (40.0–66.5)42.0 (33.5–52.0)0.003
Off-hours (min)* n=58 n=161
 Door to CT17.0 (15.0–23.0)13.0 (11.0–22.0)<0.001
 CT to puncture80.0 (36.0–92.0)37.0 (25.5–62.0)0.003
 Puncture to recanalization72.5 (30.0–91.0)38.0 (24.0–66.0)0.008
 Door to puncture94.0 (59.0–116.0)53.0 (38.0–87.5)<0.001
  • Values are median (IQR).

  • *Off-hours is before 07:00 and after 17:00 during weekdays (Monday–Friday) and all hours during weekends (Saturday–Sunday).