Heparin Bolus for Donation After Cardiac Death

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Thu, 10/20/2022 - 14:36
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Sarah Gallup
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Heparin Bolus for Donation After Cardiac Death

Wondering how other institutions handle the large heparin dose that is administered to patients who are undergoing Donation after Cardiac Death (DCD). The doses we see range from 30,000 to 50,000 units. Does nursing draw up the medication on their own or does pharmacy dispense via a high alert process? When is the medication administered in relation to the withdraw of the ventilator, etc...? We just want to make sure we have a consistent process that is safe for the patients. Thank you!

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