Table 2.

Logistic key figures

	MS (n=221)	DS (n=314)	P value
Ground bound transport distances (km) (median (IQR))
Onset to RH		12 (4–21)
RH to CSC		48 (23–50)
Onset to CSC*	9 (3–23)	60 (36–82)	<0.0001
Time metrics (min) (median (IQR))
Onset to RH imaging		83 (63–118)
RH to CSC imaging		141 (112–181)
Onset to CSC imaging	72 (56–102)	232 (191–291)	<0.0001
Picture to puncture time†	57 (47–75)	182 (144–217)	<0.0001

*Including all transfer routes.

†Picture to puncture time=time interval between initial CT scan and groin puncture at the CSC.

CSC, comprehensive stroke center; DS, drip and ship; MS, mothership; RH, referring hospital.