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Abstract TP43: Optimizing System-Wide Nursing Assessment Documentation in the Stroke Population

Stroke Journal

Background:Stroke centers following AHA guidelines for the treatment of acute ischemic stroke, are challenged by compliance with documentation of vital sign, neuro and neurovascular assessments post thrombolysis interventions. The task force led the development and implementation of a single EHR location to document nursing assessments.

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Abstract WP72: A Stroke System’s Implementation and Analysis After Transitioning to Tenecteplase, a Novel Thrombolytic

Stroke Journal

The transition from Alteplase to Tenecteplase for AIS patients eligible for thrombolysis occurred on June 6, 2022. Nurses were provided with dosing table and care instruction badge backers. EHR Alteplase references were changed to thrombolysis. All impacted disciplines received education, including nursing skills demonstration.

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Abstract HUP18: Barriers in Acute Stroke Care for Patients with Limited English Proficiency

Stroke Journal

Introduction:Research shows that ischemic stroke patients with limited English proficiency (LEP) experience disparities in stroke care, including increased time to treatment with intravenous thrombolysis. physician, nurse), availability of translation devices, and reliability of translation devices in this survey.

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Abstract WP70: Accelerating Stroke Care at an Academic Hospital: Evaluating the Impact of a Launchpad Initiative on Door-to-Needle Times One Year Later

Stroke Journal

Background:Every minute is crucial in treating acute ischemic stroke (AIS), as the effectiveness of intravenous thrombolysis and endovascular therapy is highly time-dependent. Ongoing enhancements in nurse training, communication, and support are needed. Stroke, Volume 56, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWP70-AWP70, February 1, 2025.

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Abstract WMP27: Strategies to Mitigate Tenecteplase (TNK) Dosing Errors in Acute Ischemic Stroke

Stroke Journal

Tenecteplase (TNK) is currently being used for IV thrombolysis in acute ischemic stroke. Bach, 2023) Education was created and disseminated to inform physicians and nursing of the appropriate dosing of TNK for acute ischemic stroke. Stroke, Volume 55, Issue Suppl_1 , Page AWMP27-AWMP27, February 1, 2024. Genetech, 2023).

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Abstract WP84: Drop It Like It’s Hot: Partnering with Teleneurology to Decrease Treatment Times

Stroke Journal

The rapidly evolving use of telemedicine in acute stroke is state-of-the-art for identifying therapeutic indications such as IV thrombolysis and mechanical thrombectomy in patients with large vessel occlusion (LVO) (Schrter et al., The shorter the door to treatment time the faster patients can receive the thrombolytic therapy.

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Abstract TP66: Decreased Order to Administration Times Following Transition to Tenecteplase for Acute Ischemic Stroke

Stroke Journal

Both thrombolytic agents require a Physician's order and reconstitution by a certified Pharmacist or Registered Nurse prior to administration. Our academic comprehensive stroke center transitioned from Alteplase to Tenecteplase as standard thrombolysis for acute ischemic stroke in November 2022.

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