Code of Maryland Regulations
Title 30 - MARYLAND INSTITUTE FOR EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES SYSTEMS (MIEMSS)
Subtitle 08 - DESIGNATION OF TRAUMA AND SPECIALTY REFERRAL CENTERS
Chapter 30.08.18 - Designated Acute Stroke Ready Center
Section 30.08.18.09 - Neuroimaging Services
Universal Citation: MD Code Reg 30.08.18.09
Current through Register Vol. 51, No. 26, December 27, 2024
A. The facility 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 facility shall have the ability 24 hours a day to have computed tomographic studies interpreted within 20 minutes of their completion by a physician experienced in interpreting computed tomographic studies.
C. The facility shall have the ability 24 hours a day to have CT angiography, CT perfusion, and magnetic resonance imaging studies interpreted within 30 minutes of their completion by a physician experienced in interpreting CT angiography, CT perfusion, and magnetic resonance imaging studies.
D. The acute stroke ready center 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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