Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia.

作者信息

Frazer Cynthia A

机构信息

Eastern Kentucky University, Department of Associate Degree Nursing, Richmond, Kentucky. Cynthia A. Frazer, MS, RN, CNE, CMSRN, is an associate professor in the department of associate degree nursing at Eastern Kentucky University where she teaches medical-surgical nursing.

出版信息

J Infus Nurs. 2017 Mar/Apr;40(2):98-100. doi: 10.1097/NAN.0000000000000215.

DOI:10.1097/NAN.0000000000000215

PMID:28248809

Abstract

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) is an immune-mediated complication of heparin therapy. The use of heparin to flush some vascular access devices makes HIT a concern for infusion nurses. This article reviews the risk factors for, pathophysiology of, and management of HIT.

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