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If the choice is to override, referring physician and criticall will confirm responsibility for arranging transport.  \nDo local EMS protocols require escort?","cbCaivwcemSlzhGR","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaivwcemSlzhGR","pdf",85854,"English","# Eligibility and Telestroke Referral\n## EVT candidate determination\n## Telestroke neurologist and CritiCall Ontario contact\n\n# Transportation Planning and Transfer\n## Referral mapping and centre selection\n## Escort and transport mode requirements\n## ETA, ventilation risk, deterioration risk, and tPA status\n## Transfer acceptance and EVT site procedure","[{\"question\":\"How does a patient become a potential EVT candidate in this process?\",\"answer\":\"The patient is confirmed as a potential EVT patient through the imaging protocol. 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