TPA Flashcards
1
Q
What is the monitoring periods for tPA
A
Q 15 X 2 hrs
Q 30 x 6 hrs
Q 1 X 16 hrs
2
Q
BP parameters for tPA
A
Under 185/110 to get tpa
Under 180/105 for 24 hrs
3
Q
What are the drugs used to treat HTN for tPA admin
A
Labetolol 10-20 mg IV
Nicardipine 5mg/hr, titrate by 2.5mg/hr, max dose is 15mg/hr
4
Q
What percentage of pts get angioedema?
A
1-2%
More common in pts taking ACE inhibitors
5
Q
What is the treatment for angioedema?
A
Stop tPA
Antihistamines
Steroids
Epi
6
Q
What is hemorrhagic conversion after tPA?
A
Rate 6.4%
CT documented hemorrhage with decrease in neuro status up to 36 hrs after tPA
