@thatmagicalnurse: IV HEPARIN DRIP 💉🩸 Heparin is an anticoagulant it does NOT break up clots. It prevents clots from getting bigger and stops new ones from forming. : Usually a weight-based bolus ➡️ then continuous IV infusion (units/kg/hr). It’s a HIGH-alert med, so double checks always. Monitoring: • aPTT every 6 hours : What to watch out for 👀: • Bleeding gums • Bruising • Hematuria • Black/tarry stools • Hypotension + tachycardia (internal bleed?) • Platelets 👀 — think HIT if they drop 50% or more : Antidote? Protamine sulfate. : Patient education in simple terms: “This medication thins your blood to prevent clots.” : : #nurse #nursing #nursingschool #nursingstudent #studentnurse

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