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Heparin Nursing Responsibilities Guide by Magdayao Romamea is a document available to read on EtoBox.
Heparin is an anticoagulant used to treat acute and chronic consumption coagulopathies and prevent clotting during surgery. It works by potentiating the inhibitory effect of antithrombin on factor Xa and thrombin. Common side effects include bleeding, hematomas, nosebleeds, and alopecia with long term use. Nurses monitor patients for signs of bleeding and thrombosis and educate them on reporting symptoms and avoiding certain medications and activities while on heparin therapy.
- Author
- Magdayao Romamea
- Language
- EN