Heparin is an anticoagulant that is associated with risks for patients and nurses. Nurses must carefully monitor a patient's response to heparin and be able to manage complications to achieve favorable outcomes.
Heparin is an anticoagulant that is associated with risks for patients and nurses. Nurses must carefully monitor a patient's response to heparin and be able to manage complications to achieve favorable outcomes.
Outline:
Intravenous Heparin Administration
Indications
Assessment
Preparing to Administer IV Heparin
Verification
Administration
Monitoring
Documentation
Patient Education
Course Contributor
References
Cathryn Ayers, RN, MSN has nearly 10 years of critical care experience. She was active in multiple committees to improve patient safety, executed staff education activities, and managed the new graduate orientation program for those entering intensive care units. Cathryn obtained a license for massage and bodywork therapy in 2012 and graduated from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2016 with a Master of Science in Nursing Education. She has provided telephonic case management services and developed program materials to facilitate positive outcomes for people with rare conditions across the United States. Cathryn has a passion for teaching and helping others to be their best. Disclosure: Cathryn Ayers, RN has no Relevant Financial or Non-Financial Relationship with ineligible companies to disclose.
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