17: When to IV push alteplase for massive PE




The Elective Rotation: A Critical Care Hospital Pharmacy Podcast show

Summary: Show notes at pharmacyjoe.com/episode17. In this episode I ll cover when, why, and how to give alteplase for massive pulmonary embolism (PE). I ll also touch on bleeding risk and whether to stop or continue the heparin infusion while you give the alteplase.