How do you ensure intrapleural Alteplase is not given IV?

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How do you ensure intrapleural Alteplase is not given IV?

Hi there - what are other institutions doing to prevent IP Alteplase being given IV? Giving ONLY in non-luer lock syringes? Utilizing other types of syringes? Thanks Much appreciated

Dyan Fleming
Oklahoma Children's Hospital

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