The full form of PSS in a hospital setting, specifically regarding stroke care, is Primary Stroke Services.
Primary Stroke Services (PSS) Explained
According to the Massachusetts government, hospitals can be designated as Primary Stroke Service (PSS) centers. These hospitals have demonstrated the ability to provide comprehensive stroke care.
Key Aspects of PSS Hospitals:
- Focused Stroke Care: PSS hospitals are equipped and staffed to handle stroke patients effectively from arrival through treatment and rehabilitation.
- Access to Specialized Treatment: Patients are more likely to receive timely and appropriate treatments, such as thrombolysis (clot-busting drugs), at PSS hospitals.
- Improved Outcomes: Studies suggest that patients treated at PSS hospitals experience better outcomes following a stroke.
- Rapid Diagnosis & Treatment: The goal of a primary stroke center is to quickly diagnose and treat strokes, which may minimize the long-term effects.
