Case Study On Heparin Overdose
• Dark, tarry stools (may be a sign of internal stomach bleeding)
• Easy bruising and bleeding
• Vomiting blood or which resembles coffee grounds
• Headaches
• Weakness
• Dizziness
Once a patient detects the above-listed signs of Heparin overdose, it’s crucial to visit a hospital to seek treatment, if medical attention is not given, the situation may be life threatening. What is the treatment of Heparin overdose? The medical care provider will give protamine sulfate through slow infusion. The amount of administered will depend on the excess Heparin taken. Normally, 100 units of Heparin is neutralized by 1mg of protamine sulfate, however, the maximum amount given is 50 mg within a period of 10 minute and the amount needed reduces
• Easy bruising and bleeding
• Vomiting blood or which resembles coffee grounds
• Headaches
• Weakness
• Dizziness
Once a patient detects the above-listed signs of Heparin overdose, it’s crucial to visit a hospital to seek treatment, if medical attention is not given, the situation may be life threatening. What is the treatment of Heparin overdose? The medical care provider will give protamine sulfate through slow infusion. The amount of administered will depend on the excess Heparin taken. Normally, 100 units of Heparin is neutralized by 1mg of protamine sulfate, however, the maximum amount given is 50 mg within a period of 10 minute and the amount needed reduces