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Summary of DH Questionnaire Feb/Mar 2002

Publications > Prehospital Thrombolysis Surveys > Results in May 2002

Note: Streptokinase, reteplase and tenecteplase were specified in May 2002 survey.

In the returns received, tenecteplase was ticked more frequently than the other two as the thrombolytic of choice

Model 1

Now: 17
Future: 8

Model 2

Now: 9
Future: 14 (+1 poss)

Model 3

Now: 2
Future: 10

Model 4

Now: 4
Future: 4

Model 5

Now: 4
Future: 11 (+2 poss)

Thrombolytic agent

Streptokinase: 1
Reteplase: 7
Tenecteplase: 19

Are all front-line ambulances equipped with 12-lead ECGs?: 29 (N); 6 (Y)
If no, is it your Trust's intention to equip all front-line ambulances in 2002?: 6(N); 21(Y); +2 need funding
Are all paramedics trained in 12-lead interpretation?: 29 (N); 7 (Y)
If no, are some paramedics trained?: 10 (N); 22 (Y)
If no, are you intending to start training in 2002?: 2 (N); 18 (Y)

Model 1

Now: 11
Future: 10

Model 2

Now: 10
Future: 15

Model 3

Now: 2
Future: 18

Model 4

Now: 2
Future: 7

Model 5

Now: 1
Future: 12

Thrombolytic agent

Streptokinase: 4 + 3 poss.
Reteplase: 20 + 3 poss.
Tenecteplase: 2

RESULTS IN MAY 2001

Note: The only thrombolytic agents requested to specify in May 2001 survey were streptokinase and reteplase, but 2 Trusts mentioned tenecteplase in their returns.

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