If all NINDS criteria met, offer tPA1,2 to consenting pts if it can be given w/in 3h of definite sx onset [A]. If any criteria not met, do not give

By vgreene, 6 January, 2015
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<sup>1</sup> tPA effectiveness has been less well established in institutions w/o systems in place to safely administer the medication.<br><br>
<sup>2</sup> Within any time window, once decision is made to administer IV tPA, the pt should be treated as rapidly as possible.
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<sup>3</sup> Exclusion (caution) not mentioned in either NINDS or ECASS III, but is generally used.
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<sup>4</sup> Per NIHSS scale.
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If all NINDS criteria met, offer tPA<sup>1,2</sup> to consenting pts if it can be given w/in 3h of definite sx onset [A]. If any criteria not met, do not give<br><br>