Emergency Response To Stroke, Siloam Hospital Presents Ready Hospitals Stroke In Various Cities

Neurology Specialist (Otak and Nervous System) Subspecies Of Neurological Pain Prof. Dr. dr. Yusak Mangara Tua Siahaan

JAKARTA - Stroke is one of the main causes of disability and death in Indonesia. Based on data from the Ministry of Health, this disease accounts for 11.2% of the total disability and 18% of the total deaths. Unfortunately, many patients are late in receiving assistance due to a lack of understanding of stroke symptoms and limited access to medical facilities that are ready to handle this condition optimally.

Responding to these challenges, Siloam Hospital Group launched Stroke Ready Hospitals, a health service that ensures stroke patients get quick and proper treatment in the 4.5 hour gold period after symptoms appear. This step aims to significantly increase patient recovery opportunities.

The neurologist specialist at Siloam Lippo Village Hospital, Dr. dr. Rocksy Fransisca V. Situmeang, explained that in stroke treatment, every second is very valuable. Golden period is the main key in increasing the chances of patients recovering without experiencing any defects.

"Therefore, education about early symptoms of stroke and hospital readiness in treating patients is an important factor," explained Rocksy, Friday, March 7.

To ensure medical intervention can be provided quickly, Siloam Hospital Group presents several leading services in Stroke Ready Hospitals, including:

Siloam Ambulance Call Center (SACC) 1-500-911, an ambulance service with a quick response that provides first aid before the patient arrives at the hospital.

A team of specialist doctors on standby 24/7, including neurology, neurosurgery, and intervention radiology, to ensure optimal handling.

The latest medical imaging technology such as CT Scan and MRI to ensure rapid and accurate diagnosis.

Multidisciplinary collaboration for comprehensive medical action, including neurosurgeon if necessary without the need to refer patients to other hospitals.

The availability of services in various cities, with 12 hospitals that have been included in the Stroke Ready Hospitals category, namely Siloam Lippo Village Hospital, Kebon Jeruk, TB Simatupang, MRCC Semanggi, Cinere Heart Diagram, ASRI Duren Tiga, Bogor, Surabaya, Denpasar, Palembang, Jambi, and Medan.

The neurosurgeon of Siloam Lippo Village Hospital, Dr. dr. Harsan, added that the involvement of a neurosurgeon in stroke treatment is very important, especially for cases that require immediate surgery. With hospital readiness, surgical measures can be carried out more quickly, increasing the success of patient treatment.

"In recognition of his commitment to stroke services, Siloam Hospital which is included in the Stroke Ready Hospitals category has won the Angels Award from the World Stroke Organization (WSO), a global award for hospitals with high standards in handling stroke patients," he explained.

In addition, Siloam Ambulance Call Center (SACC) is also a pre-hospital service for the first stroke patient in Indonesia to receive an EMS Angels Award, based on response speed, compliance with medical protocols, and the effectiveness of coordination with hospitals.

Medical Managing Director of Siloam Hospital Group, dr. Grace F. Indradjaja, emphasized that Siloam continues to strive to improve health service standards, especially in dealing with strokes which are high-risk emergency conditions.