– Discussion: – for treatment of DVT / PE; – hypercoagulable states – coagulation pathway – anti-Xa to anti IIa ratio for enoxaparin is about 3 to 1 where as unfractionated heparin has a ratio of 1 to 1; – hence LMWH has a greater inhibitory effect … Read more
Dalteparin (Fragmin) prevents formation of clots by accelerating activity of antithrombin III availability 2,500 IU or 5,000 IU/ 0.2 mL single-dose prefilled syringe 7,500 IU / 0.3 mL single-dose prefilled syringe 10,000 IU / 0.4 mL single-dose prefilled syringe 10,000 IU / 1 mL single-dose graduated syringe 12,500 IU / 0.5 mL single-dose prefilled syringe … Read more
– See Laboratory Finding in Infected THR Discussion: – WBC – ERS – IL-6 – C-reactive protein – references: – Mark B. Coventry Award: Synovial C-reactive Protein: A Prospective Evaluation of a Molecular Marker for Periprosthetic Knee Joint Infection – C reactive protein and skin … Read more
– Septic Thrombophlebitis – Catheter Fever – Central line – Catheter Exit site – Catheter Tip / – Catheter Tip w/ Bacteremia
– See: – Coag Pathway – Pulmonary Embolus – Discussion: – at greater than 40 years; – preexisting conditions such as heart disease, obesity, carcinoma, diabetes, varicose veins, and hypertension; – history of pre-existing embolism; – history of prolonged immobilization; – use of estrogens; … Read more
choice of anesthesia in elective hip surgery there is three-fold decrease in thromboembolic complications from the use of regional anesthesia and graded compression stockings reference – Prevention of thromboembolism following elective hip surgery. The value of regional anesthesia and graded compression stockings. role of heparin Low-molecular-weight heparinoid compared with warfarin for prophylaxis of deep-vein thrombosis … Read more
– Supplied: 1-2 amps of D50W (25-50 gm glucose); – Cautions: – nutritional support solutions infused peripherally are usually limited to 10-12.5% Dextrose because infusion of more hypertonic solutions into peripheral veins can result in phlebitis or severe infiltration sequelae; – Peds: – w/ Dextrose concentrations of 10-12.5% adequate calories for preterm neonates can be … Read more
– See Lovenox – Discussion: – synthetically manufactured pentasaccharide anticoagulant; – inhibitor of antithrombin (see coagulation cascade); – in contrast to heparins (which inactivate factor Xa and thrombin), fondaparinux only inhibits antithrombin; – dosage: 2.5 mg SQ q24 Effect of low molecular weight heparin (dalteparin) and fondaparinux … Read more
– Anatomy: – arises from posterior divisions of Ventral Rami of L2, L3, L4 – see innerv. musc. lower limb; – passes inferolaterally thru psoas, & then runs between this muscle & iliacus; – it passes over Iliacus muscle to enter thigh underneath the inguinal ligament; … Read more