Heparin Flashcards
Heparin
Presentation
Ampoule of 5,000 international units (IU) in 5mL.
Heparin
Use
• Patients with STEMI going directly to Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory as per receiving hospital 12-lead ECG interpretation..
Heparin
Type
naturally occurring anticoagulant which inhibits the clotting of blood by enhancing the rate at which antithrombin III neutralises thrombin and activated factor X (Xa)..
Heparin
Dose
• IV only: 5000IU / 5ml bolus dose flushed with NaCl 0.9%.
Heparin
Actions
• Onset of action is immediate following IV administration..
Heparin
Contraindications
• Hypersensitivity to Heparin
• Presence of known haemorrhagic states
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Heparin
Adverse effects
• Haemorrhage.
Heparin
Precautions
• Haemorrhagic risks in case of possible traum.