Table 2.
Mechanical thrombectomy qualification assessment criteria.
| Evaluation elements | Score | Interpretations | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Infrastructure (30) | 24 h/7 days CT angiography and perfusion scan | 5 | |
| MRI, MRA | 5 | ||
| Emergency DSA | 10 | Deduct 1 point for each part missing. | |
| Neurointervention, Neurosurgery department and ICU. | 10 | ||
| Personnel with expertise (30) | 24 h/7 days operating room staffed | 10 | |
| 24 h/7 days vascular surgeon | 10 | ||
| 24 h/7 days intensivist | 10 | ||
| Quality control and improvement (40) | Stent/angioplasty | 5 | |
| Hemicraniectomy | 5 | ||
| Reperfusion techniques (MT) | 5 | ||
| D2P ≤ 120 min | 10 | ||
| MT ≥ 10 cases per year | 10 | ||
| Clear written standard procedures protocol | 5 | ||
| Documentation and stroke care quality control | 5 |
CT, Computed Tomography; MRI, Magnetic Resonance Imaging; MRA, Magnetic Resonance Angiography; DSA, Digital Subtraction Angiography; ICU, Intensive Care Unit; MT, Mechanical Thrombectomy; D2P, Door-to-Puncture.