Heparin Weight-based Nomogram
From C. Jordan:
Does anyone have a weight-based nomogram for continuous IV unfractionated heparin (UFH) infusion when the anti-Xa assay is used for monitoring instead of the PTT?
Partial answer...
Thank you for your question.
Abbott Northwestern Hospital, Minneapolis, MN provides a series of online heparin protocols in Visual Basic and Excel. Click the link to see them. Also, there was a brief discussion by Sandra C. Hollensead, MD of the University of Louisville School of Medicine Department of Pathology and Laboratory Medicine in the July 2008 CAP Today Q&A column on this subject. Dr. Hollensead is a member of the CAP Coagulation Resource Committee. Geo.
