Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia.

Abstract

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia is a rare but complex adverse drug reaction that can produce devastating results. Treatment and clinical management of the patient requires close observation and education of the pathophysiology occurring at the cellular level. Documented cases of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia have been reported in the literature for years. This case presentation details a multiple trauma patient in whom heparin-induced thrombocytopenia developed and the effect this syndrome had on her treatment and eventual recovery.

• Authors: S L Stevens
• Journal: Journal of vascular nursing : official publication of the Society for Peripheral Vascular Nursing (J Vasc Nurs) Vol. 18 Issue 2 Pg. 54-8; quiz 59-60 (Jun 2000) ISSN: 1062-0303 [Print] United States
• PMID: 11249287 (Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article, Review)

Chemical References

• Anticoagulants
• Heparin

Topics

• Anticoagulants (adverse effects)
• Education, Nursing, Continuing
• Female
• Heparin (adverse effects)
• Humans
• Nursing Assessment
• Pulmonary Embolism (drug therapy, nursing)
• Thrombocytopenia (chemically induced, nursing)