ANCC
PONS Presentation: Introduction to Intraventricular and Intrathecal Drug Delivery (With CEU)
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Available CE Hour(s): 1.0
This presentation provides an overview of intraventricular and intrathecal medication delivery in the intensive care
unit, including dosing, administration and published literature. Discusses the use of alteplase, nicardipine and
antibiotics.
Objectives:
- Describe the blood-brain barrier (BBB) and pharmacologic properties of medications that facilitate CNS penetration
- Discuss physicochemical characteristics and practical considerations for administration of IVT/IT medications
- Discuss physicochemical characteristics and practical considerations for administration of IVT/IT medications