[Nursing support during thrombolysis in the neurovascular ICU]

Soins. 2018 Sep;63(828):36-40. doi: 10.1016/j.soin.2018.06.014.
[Article in French]

Abstract

Intravenous thrombolysis is one of two emergency procedures for ischaemic stroke. Its implementation requires fine coordination of the healthcare team and must be adapted to the local context of each hospital and sector. International good clinical practice guidelines are available to support team organisation.

Keywords: accident vasculaire cérébral; alteplase; altéplase; infirmière; neurovascular ICU; nurse; stroke; thrombolyse; thrombolysis; unité de soins intensifs neurovasculaires.

MeSH terms

  • Humans
  • Intensive Care Units
  • Patient Care Team
  • Stroke / drug therapy*
  • Stroke / nursing*
  • Thrombolytic Therapy*