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Median Time to Fibrinolysis

CBE ID
0287
1.4 Project
Endorsed
Endorsement Status
1.1 New or Maintenance
E&M Cycle
Is Under Review
No
1.3 Measure Description

Median time from emergency department arrival to administration of fibrinolytic therapy in ED patients with ST-segment elevation or left bundle branch block (LBBB) on the electrocardiogram (ECG) performed closest to ED arrival and prior to transfer.

        • 1.14 Numerator

          Continuous Variable Statement:
          Time (in minutes) from emergency department arrival to administration of fibrinolytic therapy in AMI patients with ST-segment elevation or LBBB on the ECG performed closest to ED arrival and prior to transfer

        • 1.15 Denominator

          Continuous Variable Statement:
          Time (in minutes) from emergency department arrival to administration of fibrinolytic therapy in AMI patients with ST-segment elevation or LBBB on the ECG performed closest to ED arrival and prior to transfer

        • Exclusions

          • Patients less than 18 years of age
          • Patients who did not receive Fibrinolytic Administration within 30 minutes and had a Reason for Delay in Fibrinolytic Therapy

        • Most Recent Endorsement Activity
          Measure Retired and Endorsement Removed Cardiovascular Project 2010-2013
          Initial Endorsement
          Last Updated
          Removal Date