Heparin Drip Protocol (Last Updated - 4/11/2006)

PTT:            Rate Change (mL/hr):            Dose Change (units/24-hrs):            Additional Orders:
<=45                          +6                                         +5760                             Repeat PTT in 4-6hrs

46-54                          +3                                         +2880                             Repeat PTT in 4-6hrs

55-85                          No Change                              No Change                      Repeat PTT in 4-6hrs

86-110                         -3                                         -2880                              Hold Heparin for 1-hour & then repeat PTT in 4-6hrs after re-starting Heparin

>110                           -6                                         -5760                              Hold Heparin for 1-hour & then repeat PTT in 4-6hrs after re-starting Heparin


-1 mL = 40 units of Heparin
-Start:
     -Heparin drip @ 15 units/kg/hr (Max 1000 units/hr)
-Initial Bolus:
     -60 units/kg (Max 5000 units)

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