Nursing care of acute stroke patients after receiving rt-PA therapy. (recombinant tissue plasminogen activator)(Special Issue on rt-PA Stroke ... article from: Journal of Neuroscience Nursing

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From the supplier: Treatment for acute stroke with recombinant tissue plasminogen activator (rt-PA) brings with it risks and need for intensive care of the patient. The most common adverse reaction is bleeding, intracerebral hemorrhage. The role of nursing is crucial; nurses need to be familiar with treatments and monitoring protocols. In the first 24 hours the patient-to-nurse ratio should be no more than 2:1. The use of medications is unlike that for those who suffer acute myocardial infarction (AMI). Anticoagulants and antiplatelets are not used in the first 24 hours after rt-PA is first given and not before a repeat head CT scan.

Citation Details
Title: Nursing care of acute stroke patients after receiving rt-PA therapy. (recombinant tissue plasminogen activator)(Special Issue on rt-PA Stroke Treatment)
Author: Janet Braimah
Publication:Journal of Neuroscience Nursing (Refereed)
Date: December 1, 1997
Publisher: American Association of Neuroscience Nurses
Volume: v29 Issue: n6 Page: p373(7)

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