Alteplase (cathflo) for CVC occlusions- chest xray required?

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Emily Cooke
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Alteplase (cathflo) for CVC occlusions- chest xray required?

Our institution has previously required a chest x-ray to confirm the line isnt misplaced before administering alteplace for clearance . Our team is considering removing this requirement for a chest x-ray.

Do your institutions require a CXR prior to alteplase administration?

My primary literature search resulted with one finding
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27957798/

Thank you!
Emily Schwabe

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