TPA ADMINISTRATION FOR PULMONARY EMBOLISM --PERFORMING

Course overview

Pulmonary embolism (PE) is a life-threatening condition characterized by the obstruction of one or more pulmonary arteries by thrombi. Tissue plasminogen activator (tPA) is a naturally occurring fibrinolytic protein found on the surface of endothelial cells, and is involved in the balance between thrombolysis and thrombogenesis. This continuing education module is designed to give the reader/learner an increased understanding of the procedure for administering tPA in the treatment of pulmonary embolism. Readers may explore any or all of the topics. One contact hour of continuing education credit is available for those who successfully complete the post-test and evaluation form.