High-Fidelity Conversations

[Ep21] Have you ever heard of a Mobile Stroke Unit (MSU)? When time is critical for helping restore a patient back to their normal - like during a suspected stroke - a MSU can cut down on the time needed to not only identify the stroke, but also treat it.   

In this episode we talk with Corbin Willis, a Physician Assistant at Riverside Methodist Hospital who specializes in acute stroke care. He also happens to work on the Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit (MSTU) in the Columbus, Ohio area. 

Some of the topics we'll cover are:
  • What's the local history of the MSTU?
  • Who all staffs a vehicle like this?
  • How is the MSTU dispatched?
  • What are the treatment options once the MSTU arrives?
  • What were some of the challenges of starting a mobile stroke unit?
  • What are some of the current trends with wakeup strokes?
  • Are there any future changes coming to the current MSTU in Columbus?
  • And more!

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Episode Contacts:

Corbin Willis
Physician Assistant (Acute Stroke Response)
corbin.willis@ohiohealth.com

Nathan Jennings
MSTU Team Manager
nathan.jennings@ohiohealth.com

Maelee Hall
MSTU Specialist & Operations
maelee.hall@ohiohealth.com




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Creators & Guests

Host
Jonathan Marsh
Jonathan currently works as a Simulation Coordinator with Mount Carmel Health System. His clinical experience comes from working as a paramedic in the ED and pre-hospital settings. Before getting into healthcare, he graduated from Ohio State University with a degree in Journalism. He can frequently be found creating podcasts, listening to podcasts, talking about podcasts, and helping others create their own podcasts ...
Guest
Corbin Willis
Corbin is a Physician Assistant at Riverside Methodist Hospital in Columbus, Ohio. He specializes in acute stroke response and works on the Mobile Stroke Treatment Unit (MSTU).

What is High-Fidelity Conversations?

This is a monthly podcast designed for healthcare workers looking to sharpen their minds and clinical skills. In each episode, we'll sit down and talk with an active healthcare professional as they reflect on some of their experience and expertise. We'll look to apply what we learn in a way that not only benefits you, but those around you. All specialties and topics are fair game, so come join your host and Simulation Coordinator, Jonathan Marsh, to hear more High-Fidelity Conversations!