Alteplase for Stroke Administration Poll: Bottle vs Piggyback

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Brent Dammeier
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Alteplase for Stroke Administration Poll: Bottle vs Piggyback

Hello everyone,

Our system is re-evaluating our processes around alteplase administration for stroke, and we are curious how other sites are administering the infusion? By hanging the bottle itself or transferring it a viaflex/piggyback for administration?

I would appreciate knowing what your site does, and if you have any specific reasons behind either method.

Thank you!

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