Abstract | BACKGROUND:
Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia type II (HIT II) is a rare but potentially life-threatening complication of heparin therapy. Hitherto, only few reports on HIT II in infants and children have been published. In particular, infants and children who have to be operated under cardiopulmonary bypass are at risk as an alternative anticoagulation is required. CASE PRESENTATION: CONCLUSION:
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Authors | Christian von Heymann, Elmar Hagemeyer, Marc Kastrup, Sabine Ziemer, Hans Proquitté, Wolfgang F Konertz, Claudia Spies |
Journal | Pediatric critical care medicine : a journal of the Society of Critical Care Medicine and the World Federation of Pediatric Intensive and Critical Care Societies
(Pediatr Crit Care Med)
Vol. 7
Issue 4
Pg. 383-5
(Jul 2006)
ISSN: 1529-7535 [Print] United States |
PMID | 16738494
(Publication Type: Case Reports, Journal Article)
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Chemical References |
- Anticoagulants
- Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
- Heparin
- Epoprostenol
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Topics |
- Anticoagulants
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Cardiopulmonary Bypass
- Drug Therapy, Combination
- Epoprostenol
(administration & dosage)
- Female
- Heart Defects, Congenital
(surgery)
- Heparin
(administration & dosage, adverse effects)
- Humans
- Infant
- Platelet Aggregation Inhibitors
(administration & dosage)
- Premedication
- Thrombocytopenia
(chemically induced, prevention & control)
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