Pre-Hospital & Acute Care
Acute stroke care involves the key interventions that support assessment, treatment, and early recovery in the first hours and days after a stroke.
Prehospital care is provided by Emergency Medical Services (EMS), who assess, stabilize, and transport patients to the nearest stroke centre.
In the Emergency Department, initial diagnostic tests help determine the type and cause of the stroke and guide immediate treatment decisions.
Acute inpatient care is led by an interdisciplinary team focused on preventing complications, promoting recovery, developing a personalized secondary prevention plan, and supporting stroke survivors and their families as they prepare for the next stage of care.
In our region, we emphasize a coordinated, seamless system of acute stroke care—bringing together EMS, emergency departments, telestroke sites, and nursing stations—to optimize recovery and improve patient outcomes
Driving evidence-based stroke care to achieve optimal patient outcomes and quality of care
NWORSN Optimizes the Stroke System in Pre-Hospital & Acute Care
Northern Ontario presents unique challenges for stroke care due to its vast geography and limited resources.
The NWORSN team works collaboratively with partners across the region to address these challenges, developing coordinated pathways that strengthen every stage of the stroke care system.
Through these partnerships and innovative approaches tailored to Northern Ontario’s needs, patients can access the best possible care—no matter where they live.
NWO Navigate Application
First Responder Stroke Training
NWO Acute Stroke Protocols
