Heparin Flashcards
(4 cards)
1
Q
** Heparin**
Drug Class and Preparation
A
Anticoagulant-
Ampoule 5000 international units in 5ml
2
Q
** Heparin**
Indication
A
Patients with STEMI going directly to Cardiac cath lab.
3
Q
** Heparin**
Contarindication
A
*Hypersensititvity to heparin
*Active bleeding (excluding menses) or disease states with an increased risk of bleeding (e.g. haemophilia)
4
Q
** Heparin**
Dose
A
- IV only: 5000 international units / 5 mL, bolus single dose only
