Heparin Flashcards

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Heparin

Presentation

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Ampoule of 5,000 international units (IU) in 5mL.

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Heparin

Use

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• Patients with STEMI going directly to Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory as per receiving hospital 12-lead ECG interpretation..

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Heparin

Type

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naturally occurring anticoagulant which inhibits the clotting of blood by enhancing the rate at which antithrombin III neutralises thrombin and activated factor X (Xa)..

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4
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Heparin

Dose

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• IV only: 5000IU / 5ml bolus dose flushed with NaCl 0.9%.

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Heparin

Actions

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• Onset of action is immediate following IV administration..

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Heparin

Contraindications

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• Hypersensitivity to Heparin
• Presence of known haemorrhagic states
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Heparin

Adverse effects

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• Haemorrhage.

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Heparin

Precautions

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• Haemorrhagic risks in case of possible traum.

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