Table 2 Factors associated with shorter on-scene time. FRU, first response unit
Univariate model | Adjusted model | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
OR [95% CI] | p -value | OR [95% CI] | p -value | |
Use of the FRU | ||||
During the routine use of the FRU | 1.0 | 1.0 | ||
After the routine use of the FRU | 1.2 [1.0–1.5] | 0.01 | 0.6 [0.3–1.2] | 0.1 |
First at the scene | ||||
Ambulance first at the scene | 1.0 | 1.0 | ||
The FRU first at the scene | 1.7 [1.2–2.5] | 0.002 | 1.7 [1.2–2.5] | 0.004 |
Dispatch code | ||||
Non-stroke | 1.0 | 1.0 | ||
Stroke | 2.1 [1.8–2.6] | < 0.001 | 4.3 [2.1–9.0] | < 0.001 |
Transportation urgency | ||||
Thrombolysis candidate | 1.0 | 1.0 | ||
Thrombectomy candidate | 1.2 [1.0–1.6] | 0.06 | 2.4 [1.2–4.7] | 0.009 |
Location | ||||
Dispersed settlement | 1.0 | 1.0 | ||
City (Tampere) | 1.3 [1.1–1.6] | 0.003 | 1.9 [1.3–3.0] | 0.003 |
Surrounding municipalities | 1.6 [1.3–2.0] | < 0.001 | 1.9 [1.2–3.0] | 0.008 |
Timing | ||||
On-call | 1.0 | 1.0 | ||
Office hours | 1.2 [1.0–1.4] | 0.03 | 1.4 [1.0–2.0] | 0.08 |