Drug, Endovascular Therapy Used to Improve Acute Ischemic Stroke Prognosis Almost 90% of strokes are ischemic strokes. Large vessel occlusions (LVOs) account for one-quarter to almost one-half (24%-46%) of all acute ischemic strokes. Strokes secondary to LVOs are associated with high rates of morbidity and mortality. Investigators have been exploring the potential of combining both drug therapy and endovascular therapy in an effort to improve prognosis. Read more.
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The Importance of Mixing Antibiotic Solutions During Preparation
One of the steps involved in preparing IV medications is the mixing of the drug and the IV solution. Failure to completely mix a drug can be considered a type of error, but does this affect the drug concentration being administered? Learn more about a study to examine the importance of the mixing step after medication addition to the infusion bag.
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