Major Bleeding Postadministration of Tenecteplase Versus Alteplase in Acute Ischemic Stroke.

Background: Tenecteplase is a genetically engineered fibrinolytic with growing interest in the treatment of acute ischemic stroke. Compared to alteplase, tenecteplase is effective for neurologic improvement following ischemic stroke in patients with large vessel occlusions who are eligible for thrombectomy and for mild ischemic strokes with National Institutes of Health Stroke Scale of 0 to 5.

Objective: The purpose of this study is to determine if safety outcomes are different in patients receiving tenecteplase and alteplase for acute ischemic stroke.

Antibiotic Prophylaxis and Incidence of Infection with External Ventricular Drains and Intra-Cranial Pressure Monitors.

Guidelines do not recommend extended antibiotic prophylaxis for external ventricular drains (EVD) or intra-cranial pressure (ICP) monitors. The study objective was to determine if infection rates are different for patients receiving antibiotic prophylaxis for EVD or ICP monitors. This single-center retrospective cohort reviewed intensive care unit patients who had an EVD or ICP monitor placed.