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Best Practices for Transradial Angiography & Intervention Update

Expert consensus statements provide guidance on utilizing ultrasound guidance for arterial access, preferring radial over ulnar artery access, and the utility of non-invasive collateral flow assessment. Recommendations include administering heparin post-sheath placement and using low-profile sheaths

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Medication Dosage Calculations Practice

Practice calculating medication dosages for Tegretol, Theo-Dur, Atropine, and Heparin based on prescription orders and label information. Determine the correct amount of medication in milliliters or number of tablets to administer per dose. Enhance your pharmacy or healthcare skills with these dosag

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Enhancing Nursing Services with SCENS Simulations for Clinical Excellence

SCENS (Simulations for Clinical Excellence in Nursing Services) offers a comprehensive training program focusing on initiating and monitoring Heparin infusion therapy while emphasizing effective communication. It aims to improve patient safety and quality of care by following evidence-based practice

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Guidelines for Managing Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia by the American

Learn how the American Society of Hematology 2018 guidelines cover the diagnosis and management of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT), including details on the formation and development of these guidelines. Discover the clinical recommendations provided by experts, based on a comprehensive revie

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Overview of Veterinary Clinical Pathology and Importance of Anticoagulants

Veterinary clinical pathology involves the laboratory diagnostics and analysis of bodily fluids and tissues to support the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of diseases. This field encompasses interpreting blood tests, blood smear examinations, and the use of various anticoagulants in specimen co

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Cardiac Diseases in Pregnancy: Implications and Management

Normal pregnancy induces significant physiologic changes in the cardiovascular system, which can impact women with pre-existing cardiac diseases. Understanding the New York Heart Association classification scheme is crucial for assessing symptomatology during pregnancy. Rheumatic Heart Disease, part

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Understanding Anticoagulants in Laboratory Hematology

Anticoagulants are crucial additives that prevent blood clotting during laboratory procedures. The commonly used anticoagulants include EDTA, sodium citrate, and heparin, each with specific concentrations, modes of action, and color-coded identifications. EDTA is ideal for blood cell counts, sodium

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Comprehensive Treatment Guidelines for Acute Ischemic Stroke

In the management of acute ischemic stroke, the primary goals are to reduce secondary brain damage, maintain adequate perfusion, and prevent recurrent strokes by managing risk factors. Treatment includes maintaining tissue oxygenation, correcting volume status and electrolytes, managing blood glucos

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Understanding Anticoagulants: Mechanisms, Indications, and Limitations

Anticoagulants play a crucial role in preventing blood clotting and are used in various medical conditions such as myocardial infarction and deep venous thrombosis. They include heparin, warfarin, and antiplatelet agents like aspirin. This article explores the mechanisms of action, indications, and

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Clinical Chemistry Specimen Collection and Processing Overview

Clinical chemistry specimen collection involves obtaining blood samples for analysis. Serum and plasma are commonly used specimens, each requiring specific handling. Different anticoagulants like heparin are used to prevent blood clotting during sample processing. Heparin, a widely used anticoagulan

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Effect of Citrate Anticoagulation on CO2 Extraction in Low Flow Extracorporeal Venovenous CO2 Removal Therapy

This study evaluates the impact of citrate anticoagulation on CO2 extraction during low flow extracorporeal veno-venous CO2 removal therapy. The experiment conducted on a pig model comparing citrate anticoagulation to standard heparin protocol showed a trend towards improved CO2 extraction with citr

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