Table 3:
Multivariable Linear Regression Modeling of Door-to-CT Times*
| Variable | Point Estimate, Minutes (95% CI) | |
|---|---|---|
| Intercept | 45.5 (33.8, 57.3) | |
| Predictors | ||
| Patient Characteristics | Female vs male sex | −1.5 (−4.9, 1.9) |
| Age (in years) | −0.03 (−0.1, 0.1) | |
| NIHSS score at admission | 0.02 (−7.5, 7.9) | |
| EMS Care Components | EMS documented classic symptoms | −9.1 (−13.5, −4.7) |
| Stroke scale completed by EMS | −0.8 (−4.3, 2.7) | |
| Prenotification of receiving hospital of suspected stroke | −20.5 (−24.3, −16.6) | |
| 12-lead ECG completed | −2.1 (−5.7, 1.4) | |
| Blood glucose obtained | −5.0 (−10.9, 0.8) | |
| Supplemental oxygen provided for pulse oximetry less than 94% | 3.0 (−0.4, 6.4) | |
| Documented time of LKW or symptom onset | −5.2 (−8.9, −1.5) | |
| <2 minutes rom call to dispatch | 1.8 (−6.3, 10.0) | |
| <15 minutes on-scene time | 1.3 (−2.5, 5.2) | |
| Fully guideline-concordant care | 0.2 (−7.5, 7.9) | |
Final model including 358 encounters without missing outcome variables.
Abbreviation: CI – Confidence Interval; LKW – last known well