Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis.
Heparin is one of the most frequently prescribed medications in the United States; yet, a significant number of patients receiving heparin develop heparin-induced thrombocytopenia and thrombosis syndrome. This detailed case report demonstrates the significant role nurses play in early detection and prevention of the numerous multisystem complications of this heparin toxicity.
G B
GB
Waldrop
B S
BS
Cervenka
S A
SA
Moffett
J C
JC
Bedenbaugh
L B
LB
Bishop
M A
MA
Crouch
D005260:Female; D006493:Heparin / Q000009:adverse effects*; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D010347:Patient Care Planning; D013921:Thrombocytopenia / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000139:chemically induced* / Q000451:nursing / Q000503:physiopathology
D006493:Heparin