A 2010 state law created the Emergency Cardiac and Stroke (ECS) System similar to the state's Trauma System. It's intended to save lives and reduce disability for heart attack, cardiac arrest and stroke patients. Emergency medical services (EMS) take patients directly to hospitals that meet care requirements and choose to participate in the system.
This webpage provides information on the Washington State Emergency Cardiac and Stroke System for:
What's New
- Cardiac and Stroke Categorization Applications
- Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS) Activation Guideline for Hospitals
- Revised Stroke Triage Tool
- Stroke Education Toolkit (PDF)
- Stroke in Washington (PDF)
We Can Help You:
- Learn more about the ECS system (PDF)
- See the law that creates the ECS system (PDF)
- View hospital participation requirements
- See which hospitals are participating and find contacts
- See the cardiac and stroke prehospital triage tools
Contact and connect
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