Therapeutic unfractionated heparin
A few recent papers by our group demonstrate that a (slightly modified) version of this protocol decreased the incidence of post-surgical bleeding, and that an aPTT >150 is associated with an increased risk of bleeding.
Decisions regarding evaluation and treatment are the responsibility of the treating clinician and should always be tailored to individual clinical circumstances. Any medication dosing contained within these guidelines is provided for reference only. Please refer to your institutional formulary or ordering guidelines when prescribing.
Therapeutic bivalirudin
Therapeutic apixiban
Therapeutic lovenox
Dalteparin
Fondaparinux
Treatment for DVT, PE, HIT
| Pediatric/Adult Dosing: | |
| Weight | Initial Dosage |
| < 18 years old and < 50 kg | 0.1 mg/kg once daily |
| < 18 years old and ≥ 50 kg | 5 mg |
| ≥ 18 years old and < 50 kg | 5 mg |
| ≥ 18 years old and 50-101 kg | 7.5 mg once daily |
| ≥ 18 years old and ≥ 101 kg | 10 mg |
Goal Anti Xa Fondaparinux level 0.5 to 1.5. Measure 3 to 4 hours after 2nd dose.