Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 30 - MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEMS (MIEMSS)
Subtitle 08 - DESIGNATION OF TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY REFERRAL CENTERS
Chapter 30.08.11 - Designated Primary Stroke Center Standards
Section 30.08.11.09 - Neuroimaging Services

Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 30.08.11.09

Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 19, September 20, 2024

A. The hospital shall have the ability 24 hours a day, within 20 minutes of the patient's arrival, to complete:

(1) All of the following:
(a) Brain computed tomography;

(b) CT Angiography; and

(c) CT Perfusion; or

(2) Magnetic resonance imaging.

B. The hospital shall have the ability 24 hours a day to have the neuroimages referred to in this regulation interpreted within 20 minutes of their completion by a physician experienced in interpreting Computed computed tomographic studies

C. The hospital shall have the ability 24 hours a day to have the neuroimages referred to in this regulation interpreted within 30 minutes of their completion by a physician experienced in interpreting:

(1) CT angiography;

(2) CT Perfussion; and

(3) Magnetic resonance imaging studies.

D. The hospital shall:

(1) Have the ability to upload emergent imaging scans into CRISP (Chesapeake Regional Information System for our Patients), which will facilitate sharing of emergent imaging with the receiving center; and

(2) Have the imaging ability to rapidly identify core (nonviable) infarct versus (potentially salvageable) penumbra.

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