Thromboembolic disorders are a common cause or morbidity and mortality. Heparin is an anticoagulant and has been used for over 50 years for these disorders and has saved millions of patients. Unfortunately, an adverse reaction to Heparin has also ended lives of patients as well. There is an educational need to increase healthcare provider’s awareness of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) and to rapidly identify and treat this patient population.
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| Author: | Kathy Mattson RN, BSN |
| Course No: | HIT123011 |
| Contact Hours: | 1.00 |
| Method: | Online Self Study |
| Date Offered: | 5/25/2013 10:04 PM - 10:04 PM |
| Categories: | Medical & Surgical Issues (0.50 credits)
Pharmacology (0.50 credits)
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Course Objectives
- Review the Types of Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia.
- Describe Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia, causes and incidence.
- Discuss risk factors and patient presentation.
- Discuss the various lab tests available to help diagnose HIT.
- List treatments and preventions.