Heparin Sodium

Question 1

Heparin Sodium Intro

Answer 1

• A naturally occurring anticoagulant which inhibits the clotting of blood by enhancing the rate at which antithrombin III neutralises thrombin and activated factor X (Xa).
• Onset of action is immediate following IV administration.

Question 2

Heparin Sodium Indications

Answer 2

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

Question 3

2 Heparin Sodium Contras

Answer 3

• Hypersensitivity to Heparin
• Active bleeding (excluding menses) or disease states with an increased risk of bleeding (e.g. haemophilia)

Question 4

1 Heparin Sodium Precautions / Notes (Side Effects)

Answer 4

Haemorrhagic risks in case of possible trauma.

Question 5

Heparin Sodium Presentation

Answer 5

5000IU / 5ml

Question 6

Heparin Sodium Special Considerations

Answer 6

• Haemorrhage
• Hyperkalaemia
• Thrombocytopenia