General
The onset of HIT
What is 5-14 days after start of heparin treatment?
The importance knowing a patient’s history of exposure to heparin is crucial.
What is HIT can develop quickly in patients reexposed to heparin.
This is 1st step in treating HIT
What is stop administration of all forms of heparin?
This is average range of platelets.
What is 150 - 450k/mm3?
Name 2 signs/symptoms of bleeding.
What is...
Ecchymosis
Petechiae
Purpura
Hematuria
Epistaxis
Gingival Bleeding
Name 2 bleeding precautions to teach to your patient.
What is..
[refer to handout]
This antibody binds to PF-4/Heparin complex
What is IgG?
About 50% of patients with HIT develop deep venous thrombosis, name 1 measure to prevent deep venous thrombosis.
What is...
• SCDs
• increase patient’s activity
• early ambulation
• adequate hydration
• exercises for preventing DVT
These are the 3 approved anticoagulants used for patients with HIT
Danaparoid
Lepirudin
Argatroban