For Providers

How To Transfer A Patient To The Oregon Stroke Center

1. Call the OHSU Transfer Center at 503-494-7000.
   The Stroke Team pager number is 12600.
   
2. Discuss the case with the Stroke doctor on call.
   Appropriate Case Examples:
   • Onset < 24 hours with significant weakness, speech or vision deficits
   • Post tPA cases
   • Fluctuating symptoms
   • Carotid stenosis cases
     
3. Depending on weather conditions the local physician will arrange EMS ground transport if the patient is approximately less than 2 hours away.
   The OHSU Transfer Center will arrange air transport if patient is approximately more than 2 hours ground distance.