title: Tissue-plasminogen activator: nursing implications.
abstract: Coronary thrombolysis has been proved to be beneficial in the treatment of myocardial infarction. Much attention has been focused on tissue-type plasminogen activator (t-PA) as a fibrinolytic agent. This article will discuss the unique properties of t-PA and the role of the critical care nurse in providing the safe delivery of t-PA.
authors.forename: T L
authors.initials: TL
authors.lastname: Briones
mesh_terms: D003422:Critical Care / Q000451:nursing; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000451:nursing; D010959:Tissue Plasminogen Activator / Q000008:administration & dosage*
chemical_list: D010959:Tissue Plasminogen Activator