Alteplase for PD catheter occlusion

[Francesca Lutfy]

Hello – I am fairly new in the PD unit at TGH. I have enjoyed searching this forum for great insight.

We are reviewing our alteplase for PD catheter occlusion policy. Wondering what dose of alteplase other institutions use? I see literature is quite varied. Do you further dilute it with sterile water to obtain a total volume equal to the dose + volume of Catheter and transfer set?

Thank you!

Francesca

[Christine Davis]

Hello Francesca,

Here is the link to our site policy https://www.kidneyhealth.ca/files/P&P/40.10.07.pdf

Thanks,

Christine Davis

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