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Thrombolytic dosing in acute ischaemic stroke.
- Source :
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British Journal of Nursing . 10/9/2013, Vol. 22 Issue 18, p1056-1059. 4p. 3 Charts, 3 Graphs. - Publication Year :
- 2013
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Abstract
- Thrombolysis treatment for acute ischaemic stroke is effective if it is administered within 4.5 hours of stroke onset. Alteplase is a licensed thrombolytic treatment for ischaemic stroke. The dose of alteplase is dependent on a patient's weight. The stroke team involved in the administration of the treatment usually estimates a patient's weight prior to the treatment in order to ensure the correct dosage. This paper highlights the reliability of body weight estimates in determining the accuracy of thrombolysis dosing and the implication of dosing errors to post-thrombolysed patients. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 09660461
- Volume :
- 22
- Issue :
- 18
- Database :
- Academic Search Index
- Journal :
- British Journal of Nursing
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 90676138
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.12968/bjon.2013.22.18.1056