title: Patient selection and administration of thrombolytic therapy (continuing education credit).
abstract: In selecting patients for thrombolytic therapy, four areas must be closely assessed. The patient's medical history and any family history of cardiovascular disease should be elicited. Once a diagnosis of acute MI is established, the patient must be assessed for any contraindications to thrombolytic therapy, thus avoiding potential complications, and such therapy must be properly administered. In each of these steps, the emergency nurse plays a pivotal role.
authors.forename: C
authors.initials: C
authors.lastname: Belle-Isle
mesh_terms: D000208:Acute Disease; D002637:Chest Pain / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing; D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000150:complications / Q000451:nursing; D003937:Diagnosis, Differential; D004509:Education, Nursing, Continuing; D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009203:Myocardial Infarction / Q000188:drug therapy*; D009730:Nursing Assessment
chemical_list: D005343:Fibrinolytic Agents