Heparin Management in COVID patients on CRRT

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Tue, 04/28/2020 - 13:35
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Mobolaji Adeola
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Heparin Management in COVID patients on CRRT

How are you managing heparin drips in COVID patients requiring pre- CRRT filter heparin for access issues as well as systemic heparin for acute thrombosis?

Are you converting to pre-filter only, systemic only or managing both separately? If pre-filter heparin, how do you manage communication when CRRT is held temporarily to ensure systemic heparin is continued?

Appreciate input from your experience related to relevant issues and strategies employed.

Thank you!

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