J Emerg Med
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Early hospital presentation is critical in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke with thrombolysis. ⋯ Elderly patients with progressive symptom worsening had delayed arrival, but those who used EMS or had disturbed consciousness at symptom onset had early arrival.
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We describe a case with facial wounds over the left upper lip that became contaminated with saliva. A facial necrotizing fasciitis developed 2 days after injury. This produced a serious and almost fatal infection.