Post-referral Checklist

has been successfully referred for endovascular clot retrieval (ECR). Please review the checklist below and ensure all items are completed.

  1. Please contact the emergency department admitting officer at the accepting hospital to notify them of the patient transfer and to ensure patient bypass to the DSA suite.

  2. Please send an original or copy of the patient’s 12-lead ECG with them in the ambulance and fax a copy to (02) 8004-8122.

  3. Please send a copy of the patient’s progress notes and blood test results with them in the ambulance and fax a copy to (02) 8004-8122.

  4. Please notify the INR on 1300 4 STROKE when the patient leaves your hospital, or if there are any delays in departure.

  5. Please ask the ambulance officers to call 1300 4 STROKE 15 minutes prior to arrival at the accepting hospital.

  6. Please contact your bed manager to request them to hold a bed for this patient for 48 hours for repatriation after ECR.