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When someone goes to an emergency room in an ambulance can a worker administer iv tpa (tissue plasminogen activator) to meet the golden hour of door-to-needle? or, a ct in hospital is a must as protocol first?
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Doctor: Evaluation by a doctor has to precede a treatment like tPa or other thrombolytics. Have a healthy diet, exercise 30 minutes/day, drink plenty of water, have safe sex, no tobacco alcohol weed or street drugs. For nutrition: http://www.choosemyplate.gov/. Wish you good health!
Answered 9/5/2020
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