Calculate the Milliliters Per Hour of Heparin Required for the Continuous

question 8

Short Answer

Calculate the milliliters per hour of heparin required for the continuous infusion.
Order: Begin a heparin drip per the facility's protocol. The patient's weight is 80 kg.
Heparin Protocol
Bolus: Heparin 80 units/kg
Infusion: Heparin 18 units/kg/h using a concentration of heparin 25,000 units in 250 mL of NS (100 units/mL)

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Definitions:

Vertebrae

The bones in the spinal column.

Dislocation

An injury where the ends of bones are forced from their normal positions in a joint, resulting in pain, swelling, and loss of movement.

Articulating Surfaces

The surfaces of bones that come into contact with one another to form joints, allowing for movement.

Articulation

The place where two or more bony parts join together.