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Side effects of Heparin flush?

narc_an asked: Is it technically correct to assume side effects can happen for a 10-100 unit IV line flush with Heparin? Or is this amount too minute to cause ANY side effects common to Heparin drug administration for DVT prophylaxis.

Written by World's Best on July 10th, 2008 with 3 comments.
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Has anyone had to take heparin shots during pregnancy and then used the epidural for pain during delivery?

maddi asked: I’m 32 weeks pregnant, and I’ve been on heparin injections twice daily since about 12 weeks. I just read an article online that said you shouldn’t get the epidural for pain while taking these injections due to the risk of blood flowing to the epidural spot which ultimately causes paralyziation. Has [...]

Written by World's Best on July 10th, 2008 with 6 comments.
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Is Heparin used in conjunction with dialysis. If so, are there any risks. Mom is 96 and on dialysis. Thanx?

Hattie asked:

Written by World's Best on July 5th, 2008 with 1 comment.
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