Alteplase for Stroke - Administration

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Sarah Gallup
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Alteplase for Stroke - Administration

We are discussing alteplase administration for stroke as we are looking to become a comprehensive stroke center. Does anyone know if nursing primes the line with alteplase or saline? We are having a debate on what to prime the line with and then how the smart pump would then deliver the correct dose of alteplase.
Thank you! Sarah Gallup