Heparin Flashcards
1
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Heparin
Presentation
A
Ampoule of 5,000 international units (IU) in 5mL.
2
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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..
3
Q
Heparin
Type
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)..
4
Q
Heparin
Dose
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• IV only: 5000IU / 5ml bolus dose flushed with NaCl 0.9%.
5
Q
Heparin
Actions
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• Onset of action is immediate following IV administration..
6
Q
Heparin
Contraindications
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• Hypersensitivity to Heparin
• Presence of known haemorrhagic states
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7
Q
Heparin
Adverse effects
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• Haemorrhage.
8
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Heparin
Precautions
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• Haemorrhagic risks in case of possible traum.
