Toale KM. Management of anticoagulation in the critically ill patient.
Crit Care Nurs Clin North Am 2013;
25:471-80, vi. [PMID:
24267283 DOI:
10.1016/j.ccell.2013.08.002]
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Abstract
This article presents a review of the most commonly used anticoagulants in the intensive care unit setting. The difference between agents as well as the advantages and disadvantages are reviewed. For each agent, the mechanism of action, dosing, monitoring, adverse effects, and reversal strategies are discussed.
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