A brief overview of the pathophysiology, diagnosis, and treatment of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is discussed. Following any exposure to unfractionated heparin or low-molecular-weight ...

Heparin-free hemodialysis with intermittent saline flushes (ISF) has been reported to be a safe and effective method for maintenance hemodialysis in patients with increased bleeding risk ...

Heparin comes in many strengths ... Keep all medications away from children and pets. Do not flush medications down the toilet or pour them into a drain unless instructed to do so.

Two examples: The proposal to flush an occluded port catheter with 5 mL heparin solution – without applying pressure – is well-meant, but in that case the port is not likely to be occluded.

Heparins are a group of related compounds comprised of a mixture of glycosaminoglycans usually derived from porcine intestine. They exert their effect by binding to antithrombin, which inhibits ...