Thrombolysis for patients with acute ischaemic stroke.
Stroke is the leading cause of physical disability, and thrombolysis is a promising treatment for acute ischaemic stroke. Alteplase has significant benefits for patients if it is administered within four and a half hours of stroke onset. This article uses a case study approach to explore a patient's journey through admission, triage, eligibility and administration of alteplase therapy. It emphasises the post-monitoring role of the nurse.
King Abdulaziz Medical City Nursing Services, Center of Nursing Education, Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.
Elmer Javier
EJ
Catangui
D002545:Brain Ischemia / Q000150:complications*; D006470:Hemorrhage / Q000150:complications; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D020521:Stroke / Q000150:complications* / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000503:physiopathology; D015912:Thrombolytic Therapy; D016896:Treatment Outcome
case study approach; ischaemic stroke; nurse; stroke; thrombolysis