The nurse shall not resume heparin without a provider order. The provider shall consult with pharmacy to determine the new heparin infusion rate and bolus (if necessary).

This protocol reflects current evidence-based clinical practice. It is not a substitute for appropriate clinical evaluation and does not supersede clinical judgment.

Appendix A: Adult Heparin Protocols at the Downstate Health Sciences University Updated May 2025 Heparin Protocol for Adult Patients Table 1. Initiation of IV Heparin Infusion

Mar 15, 2021 · In converting from heparin (uFH) infusion to a low-molecular weight heparin (LMWH) e.g. enoxaparin (Loveox), the dose of the LMWH should be given immediately (or …

The initial and subsequent bolus doses, infusion rate changes, and dosing intensity based on the indication for unfractionated heparin (eg, VTE, stroke, acute coronary syndrome) should be …

For UWMC-NW, contact the pharmacy department and request the pharmacist to place the order in Epic for the NURSE Managed Heparin Infusion Using PTT Monitoring Protocol.

cenario Prologue: Sixty-five (65) year-old female is directly admitted from the outpatient clinic for deep vein thrombosis and. Heparin infusion. Patient is s/p right hip fracture with open …

If there is no other access than the heparin line, stop the heparin for 10 minutes, flush the line, aspirate 10 mL of blood to waste, obtain sample, and reflush the line after drawing specimen.

Jul 13, 2025 · By following this evidence-based protocol for heparin administration and monitoring, clinicians can optimize anticoagulation therapy while minimizing risks of both …

Heparin binds to antithrombin which enhances the inactivation of thrombin (IIa) and factor Xa (as well as activated coagulation factors IX, X, XI, XII) and prevents the conversion of fibrinogen to …