87: Platelet transfusions may cause harm in ICH, why alteplase contraindications got changed, and a resource for learning how to recognize ECG rhythms




The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast show

Summary: Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode87. In this episode I’ll: 1. Discuss an article about using platelet infusions to treat intracerebral hemorrhage (ICH) from antiplatelet medications. 2. Answer the drug information question “Why were the contraindications to alteplase for acute ischemic stroke changed?” 3. Share a resource I used to learn how to recognize ECG rhythms.