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Mobile Stroke Units

MSUs are specialized ambulances equipped with CT scanner, laboratory equipment and telehealth connection. They are clinically operated through various staffing models under the clinical care of a stroke neurology physician in person or by telemedicine, a critical care or emergency medicine nurse, CT technologist and an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) paramedic. By bringing the hospital to the patient, MSUs expedite the conclusive diagnosis and treatment of stroke and have helped patients preserve quality of life after stroke.

NEUROMERIT CAN HELP ACTUALIZE AN MSU IN YOUR SYSTEM OF CARE

NeuroMerit provides expert consultation to guide your team in understanding how to build an MSU in your local community. This guidance includes detailed plans for rig build and design, hardware/software needs, clinical staffing models adaptable to your system of care, protocols for clinical operations, budget preparation and cost analysis, survey of plans for integration into local EMS/Fire Department systems of care, on site training of paramedics, nurses, CT technologists, physicians and all other team members involved.

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Mobile Stroke Units

MSUs are specialized ambulances equipped with CT scanner, laboratory equipment and telehealth connection. They are clinically operated through various staffing models under the clinical care of a stroke neurology physician in person or by telemedicine, a critical care or emergency medicine nurse, CT technologist and an Emergency Medical Services (EMS) paramedic. By bringing the hospital to the patient, MSUs expedite the conclusive diagnosis and treatment of stroke and have helped patients preserve quality of life after stroke.

NeuroMerit Can Help Actualize an MSU in Your System of Care

NeuroMerit provides expert consultation to guide your team in understanding how to build an MSU in your local community. This guidance includes detailed plans for rig build and design, hardware/software needs, clinical staffing models adaptable to your system of care, protocols for clinical operations, budget preparation and cost analysis, survey of plans for integration into local EMS/Fire Department systems of care, on site training of paramedics, nurses, CT technologists, physicians and all other team members involved.

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CONSULTANTS

MAY NOUR, MD, PHD
INTERVENTIONAL NEUROLOGIST

Dr. Nour is a dually trained vascular and interventional neurologist, completing her training at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She earned her medical degree (MD) from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and her doctorate degree (PhD) in neurosciences from the University of Oklahoma Center for Neurosciences. As medical director of California’s first mobile stroke unit which began clinical operations in 2017, Dr. Nour has extensive, first hand experience in initiation of mobile stroke programs and concrete knowledge of rig build and design, hardware/software integration, models for effective clinical staffing, clinical operating procedures, integration into EMS systems of care, budget/cost analysis and QI/QA for these specialized ambulance programs which bring the hospital to the patient. As a PI, Co-PI and Investigator for multiple clinical trials in the fields of vascular neurology and neurointervention, Dr. Nour has extensive experience in telehealth applications, clinical trial design, assessment and outcome analysis. Dr. Nour is currently an assistant professor of neurology and radiology at the University of California, Los Angeles.

KEVIN BROWN, RT (R) (CT)
CT TECHNOLOGIST

Mr. Brown is a registered CT technologist with over 10 years of experience in the field of radiologic imaging. Trained at the School of Radiologic Technology in Palm Beach County, his expertise spans fluoroscopy, x-ray, and multimodal CT imaging. Since 2017, Mr. Brown has been an integral part of the UCLA Health Mobile Stroke Unit team. He currently serves as the program manager of this specialized prehospital program and leads a diverse team of medical professionals. With an extensive background of work experience in healthcare, computing hardware/software, data management and team building, he understands the needs of the future healthcare evolution in prehospital management. With a firm belief in developing strong relationships and personal accountability, he is determined to achieve success through hard work and collegiality. He has experience in clinical research and is a contributing member of the BEST-MSU study. By attending national conferences in stroke care he continues to learn and meet with today’s innovators to improve the systems of care of which he is a part.

CONSULTANTS

May Nour, MD, PhD

May Nour, MD, PhD

Interventional Neurologist

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Kevin Brown, RT (R) (CT)

Kevin Brown, RT (R) (CT)

CT technologist

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May Nour, MD, PhD

Dr. Nour is a dually trained vascular and interventional neurologist, completing her training at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). She earned her medical degree (MD) from the University of Arizona College of Medicine and her doctorate degree (PhD) in neurosciences from the University of Oklahoma Center for Neurosciences. As medical director of California’s first mobile stroke unit which began clinical operations in 2017, Dr. Nour has extensive, first hand experience in initiation of mobile stroke programs and concrete knowledge of rig build and design, hardware/software integration, models for effective clinical staffing, clinical operating procedures, integration into EMS systems of care, budget/cost analysis and QI/QA for these specialized ambulance programs which bring the hospital to the patient. As a PI, Co-PI and Investigator for multiple clinical trials in the fields of vascular neurology and neurointervention, Dr. Nour has extensive experience in telehealth applications, clinical trial design, assessment and outcome analysis. Dr. Nour is currently an assistant professor of neurology and radiology at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Kenny Harrell

Firefighter paramedic Harrell has 15 years of experience as a firefighter for multiple fire department agencies. He has received extensive training in the specialties of Paramedicine, Hazardous Materials, and Aircraft Rescue Response. His experiences have fortified his base of knowledge as he advanced in his career with courage and leadership. Harrell served as the primary operator/paramedic of California’s first Mobile Stroke Unit from 2017-2020. Operationalizing the program from an EMS perspective as it evolved from a one to six fire department partnership and shared regional resource of Los Angeles County, he has served to support the growth of the program and training of its paramedic operators. Firefighter paramedic Harrell has served as a firefighter with the Santa Monica Fire Department since 2011 where he has promoted himself into a position of respect through the ranks, has written multiple policies for a variety of different responses and mentored several firefighters who have gone on to equally excel in their careers.

Kevin Brown, RT (R) (CT)

Mr. Brown is a registered CT technologist with over 10 years of experience in the field of radiologic imaging. Trained at the School of Radiologic Technology in Palm Beach County, his expertise spans fluoroscopy, x-ray, and multimodal CT imaging. Since 2017, Mr. Brown has been an integral part of the UCLA Health Mobile Stroke Unit team. He currently serves as the program manager of this specialized prehospital program and leads a diverse team of medical professionals. With an extensive background of work experience in healthcare, computing hardware/software, data management and team building, he understands the needs of the future healthcare evolution in prehospital management. With a firm belief in developing strong relationships and personal accountability, he is determined to achieve success through hard work and collegiality. He has experience in clinical research and is a contributing member of the BEST-MSU study. By attending national conferences in stroke care he continues to learn and meet with today’s innovators to improve the systems of care of which he is a part.

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