AIS after tPA/Thrombectomy

Impression:

Acute Ischemic Stroke:

- Manifestations: ***
- NIHSS: ***
- PTA antithrombotic: ***
- TNK/EVT: TNK given, EVT done
- Presumed Etiology: ***

Plan:

Neurological:
- Neurological checks per tPA protocol  (q15min for 4h then q1h for 24h then q4h)
- Seizure, fall, aspiration precautions
- Head of bed at 30 degrees at all times
- SBP goal 120-180
- No free water, mix everything in NS as this can worsen cerebral edema
- PT/OT/ST consults initiated

Stroke Workup:

- Initial CTH: ***
- CTA: ***
- MRI brain: ***
- Stroke labs: A1C ***, LDL ***
- TTE: ***
- Telemetry: ***

After IV TNK administration (Given at ***):

>Neurochecks: Every 15 mins x two  hours, then every 30 mins x6 hours, then every hour x 16 hours.
>No foley removal or placement for 24 hours
>No venous/arterial puncture at non-compressible site
>No anticoagulation or anti-platelet agents for 24 hours
>Cardene drip as needed to keep BP < 180/105

After Thrombectomy:

> Will get CTH after thrombectomy, and after 24h later.
> Regular check for groin hematoma and distal pulse.
- Meds:
- APAP 500 mg PO q6h PRN for pain or headache
- Plan to start aspirin 24h after tPA
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Respiratory:
- Aspiration precautions, head of bed above 30 degrees
- PRN O2
- Baseline CXR
- Suctioning q1-2 hours
- Meds:
- None
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Cardiology:
- Continuous cardiac telemetry
- SBP goal 120-180
- Meds:
-Nicardine drip (target SBP < 180)
-Labetalol 10mg IV q4h prn
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Renal:
- Renal function normal
- Monitor daily BMP
- Foley with temperature probe for strict I&O monitoring in critical care setting
- Avoid hypotonic fluids as this can worsen cerebral edema
- Meds:
- NS @ 75ml/h
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Gastrointestinal:
- NPO for now
- Last BM: unknown
- Meds:
- Docusate 100 mg PO TID
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Endocrinology:
- FSBS q6hr while NPO
- Check HgbA1c, LDL
- Meds:
- Insulin SS
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Hematology:
- Monitor CBC daily
- SCDs for prophylaxis; no heparins given thrombolytics
- Meds:
- None
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Infectious Disease:

- Current access: PIVs (placed)
- Keep normothermic, aggressive fever control as this worsens neurological outcomes
- Meds:
-none
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Prophylaxis:

DVT: SCDs, no anticoagulation in the setting of recent thrombolytics
GI: docusate
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Consults:
Physical therapy
Occupational therapy
Speech therapy
Nutrition
Case Management
Social Work
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Discharge Planning:

Patient requires ICU level of care for close monitoring after thrombectomy
Patient was discussed with the neurocritical care attending who agrees with current plan of management.