When it comes to stroke care, minutes matter.
In the 2026 American Heart Association/American Stroke Association (AHA/ASA) Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke, Mobile Stroke Units (MSUs) are formally addressed within national stroke care recommendations.
You can access the guideline here:
🔗 2026 AHA/ASA Acute Ischemic Stroke Guideline (Full Article)
According to the guideline:
Mobile Stroke Units (MSUs) are now officially included in the recommended standard of care. The benefit of MSUs over conventional emergency medical services is clear: they significantly reduce time to thrombolytic treatment and improve patient outcomes.
The guideline includes a Class 1, Level A recommendation that, where available, Mobile Stroke Units be used over conventional EMS for thrombolytic-eligible acute ischemic stroke patients to achieve the fastest onset-to-treatment time and improve functional outcomes.
That is the highest level of recommendation issued.
What the AHA Guideline Confirms About Mobile Stroke Units
The AHA/ASA guideline makes three important points about the mobile stroke unit model:
- Earlier thrombolytic treatment
- Improved functional outcomes
- Increased treatment during the “golden hour.”
Clinical trials such as B_PROUD and BEST-MSU demonstrate that mobile stroke units significantly reduce time to IV thrombolysis and improve recovery metrics.
This is no longer theoretical. It is guideline-supported stroke care.
How Frazer Builds Mobile Stroke Units as Custom Emergency Vehicles
Frazer specializes in building custom emergency vehicles and mobile healthcare vehicles designed around real-world clinical demands.
When we build a mobile stroke unit, we engineer the platform to support:
1. Workflow-Driven Layout Design
A Mobile Stroke Unit is not just an ambulance with a CT scanner added to the back.
These units are carefully engineered from the ground up to function as a true mobile stroke care center — designed around clinical workflow, safety, and speed. Every square inch matters when minutes count.
Frazer collaborates directly with hospital stroke teams to configure:
- Optimized CT placement for safety and accessibility
- Clear provider movement paths to reduce bottlenecks
- Efficient medication and supply access
- Dedicated workspace for telemedicine consultation
- Secure mounting and vibration management for imaging systems
The goal isn’t to “fit” equipment into a vehicle. The goal is to build a custom emergency vehicle that supports rapid diagnosis, immediate treatment decisions, and coordinated stroke care in the field.
2. Independent Power Architecture
CT scanners and medical systems require stable, uninterrupted electrical support. Our independent power systems are engineered to support advanced onboard medical technology without relying solely on chassis idling.
This protects imaging integrity and supports extended scene times.
3. Climate-Controlled Clinical Environment
Mobile stroke unit equipment is temperature-sensitive. Frazer’s independent A/C systems are designed to maintain consistent environmental performance in high-heat and variable climates, which is critical for both equipment and patient care.
4. Long-Term Service Support
Launching a mobile stroke unit program is a major investment.
Frazer backs every custom emergency vehicle we build with a white-gloved service. We provide long-term support, direct access to our service team, and our commitment to Service After the Sale.
The Future of Mobile Stroke Care Is Purpose-Built
The AHA/ASA guideline reinforces what leading hospital systems already understand:
- Faster onset-to-treatment time improves recovery.
- Treating patients in the field changes outcomes.
- Mobile stroke units are now part of the recommended stroke system of care.
As adoption of mobile stroke response increases across the United States and internationally, the need for purpose-built custom emergency vehicles will continue to grow.
Frazer is proud to build mobile stroke units that support this evolving standard of care.
Because when stroke care moves faster, outcomes improve.
And when outcomes improve, the engineering behind the mobile stroke unit matters.
Ready to Start Your Mobile Stroke Unit Program?
If your hospital or department is exploring a Mobile Stroke Unit or expanding your stroke response capabilities, we’re ready to help.
Reach out to us today to start building a custom mobile stroke unit designed around your clinical workflow, technology requirements, and long-term service needs.
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