heparin concentrations in IR

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Thu, 11/13/2014 - 18:20
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Susan Lee
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heparin concentrations in IR

Do you have standard heparin concentrations for IR thrombectomy procedures?

Our IR specialists would like to be able to infuse 300-500unit/hr, but our therapeutic heparin concentration of 100unit/mL yields only 3-5m/hr, so they run an extra NS at 30mL/hr through the side arm of the popliteal sheath.

Do you allow specific heparin concentrations for IR procedures?

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