AUSTRALIA'S first ever "Stroke Ambulance", a possible game-changer in time critical stroke treatment, will take to the road in Melbourne this month.
Stroke Foundation ceo Sharon McGowan joined Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews, Minister for Health Jill Hennessy and representatives from the Royal Melbourne Hospital, Ambulance Victoria, the University of Melbourne and The Florey Institute of Neuroscience and Mental Health to officially launch the Mobile Stroke Unit this week.
The Mobile Stroke Unit (pictured)is a five-tonne purpose built vehicle, designed to provide the quickest possible diagnosis and treatment for patients suffering a life threatening stroke.
It features a CT (Computed Tomography) scanner and will be staffed by a neurologist, stroke nurse, radiographer and Ambulance Victoria paramedics.
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