Post-tPA Hemorrhage in CVA
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- Consider if decreased LOC, increased weakness, new headache, sudden rise in blood pressure
- If bleeding occurs after tPA:
- Stop tpa infusion
- Stat head CT
- If no bleeding: resume tpa
- If bleeding:
- Consider fibrinogen replacement
- Recheck pt/ptt, platelets, fibrinogen levels
- Prepare 6-8 units cryoprecipitate
- Prepare 6-8 units platelets
See Also
Source
6/06 MISTRY