Table 2

Spoke characteristics versus time delay

n=transfer cases analyzed for spoke characteristics400
Median time from CT to transfer (mins)93
Number of cases where CT to transfer time ≥93 min, n (%)207 (51.7)
Number of cases where CT to transfer time <93 min, n (%)193 (48.2)
Spoke characteristics <93 min,
n (%)
≥93 min,
n (%)
OR (p value), 95%CI
Presence of neurologist
Cases in spoke site with neurologist attendance181 (94)155 (75)5.06 (p<0.0001), 2.61 to 9.82
Presence of stroke unit
Cases in spoke with stroke unit185 (96)169 (82)5.20 (p<0.0001), 2.36 to 11.46
Number of consults per year
≥200 stroke cases per year182 (94)157 (76)5.27 (p<0.0001), 2.65 to 10.47
Rurality
Cases in rural hospital35 (18)105 (50)0.22 (p<0.0001), 0.14 to 0.34
Cases in metropolitan hospital158 (82)102 (50)
Stroke coordinator
Cases with stroke coordinator present185 (96)172 (83)4.71 (p<0.0001), 2.12 to 10.43