Mar 1, 2005 · Heparin used to be used exclusively, but in the days of recognized Heparin sensitivity, saline is the usual standard for flushing the capped port (2-3cc). Frequency is every …

May 20, 2010 · Right, but unless heparin is at a therapeutic level, there is no bridge, because heparin is not anticoagulating anything. Hence you don't start them at the same time, you wait …

Apr 10, 2004 · What are the indications for heparin drip in afib? I'm totally confused about heparin drip vs therapeutic subq heparin and the indications for either one in the context of afib? Help, …

Jan 8, 2005 · Heparin/warfarin are very painstaking to administer and patient compliance may not be as good. Aspirin has some good effects (like antipyretic, analgesic, anti-inflammatory) but I …

Jan 18, 2014 · Do any of your institutions have restrictions on what base fluids heparin can be mixed in? Ex - only the D5w vs NS?

Apr 18, 2025 · Does anyone know how viable the Savannah campus is in terms of research/ECs? Would vastly prefer to live there vs Augusta, but not if its gonna lock me out of any potential …

Mar 12, 2005 · Had a conversation today with an ortho buddy who believes toradol is contraindicated when Lovenox is being used. For the premeds/early med students, Lovenox …

Jan 27, 2011 · I'm working with a gestational patient dx with Lupus. She is currently on 15,000U Heparin bid. We may want to switch her to Lovenox. Does anyone know what dosing …

Apr 19, 2016 · We give these patients therapeutic heparin to decrease the further growth of the clot, while the body does all the fibrinolysis. A piece of clot can detach and embolize anytime, …

Dec 16, 2025 · No tweaking all day! Also someone yell at me if you see me on SDN in the middle of the day. I work 1-9 tomorrow and I am NOT allowed to check between appointments. I use …