hyperheparinemia (heparin overdose, heparin toxicity)
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Introduction
Laboratory
- aPTT prolonged, outside of therapeutic range 1.5-2.5 X control (55-85 seconds)
Management
- infusion of protamine sulfate 1 mg/100 units of heparin
- maximum dose 100 mg in 2 hours (risk of anaphylaxis)
More general terms
Additional terms
References
- ↑ Medical Knowledge Self Assessment Program (MKSAP) 16, 17, 18. American College of Physicians, Philadelphia 2012, 2015, 2018.