Lab Values
The platelet count range
What is 150,000 to 400,000
Antidote of Heparin
What is Protamine
Antidote of Warfarin
Heparin and Warfarin Adverse Effects
Patients with bleeding risks, Epidural, Neuro surgery
thrombocytopenia, rotate site
The Hemoglobin Range
What is 12 to 18?
Low Molecular Weight of Heparin
What is Enoxaparin?
What does Warfarin Treat
Chronic DVT/PE
ischemic stroke
A. Fib
HIT
Prevents Clots and for mechanical Heart valves
What should you avoid with Heparin and Warfarin
Herbals and Asprin
The Hematocrit Range
What is 37% to 52%?
Who shouldn't use Heparin
What is Pork Allergy
INR Values
2-3
Mechanical Heart Valve: 2.5 to 3.5
Nursing Education
Use electric shaver and soft brissels
What indicates Anemia and Bleeding
What is low H/H
How to administer Heparin
Subcutaneous
90-degree angle
2 inches from the umbilicus
Rotate sites
Use Smallest needle
PT baseline and goal
Baseline: 11-12.5 seconds
Goal: 18-24 seconds
If you develop HIT what do you take
Argatroban and Fondaparinux
What lab value is for HIT? and when is it out of range?
What are platelets? Lower thank 150K
aPTT baseline and goal for Heparin
Base: 30 to 40 seconds
Goal: 60-80 seconds
Explain Bridge Therapy for Warfarin
You are sent home on heparin after your INR has reached 2-3. You will be taking Warfarin at the same time until it reaches therapeutic levels (approx. after 5 days of starting it)
Fondaparinux Treats:
DVT/PE Prophylaxis or treatment