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NAME OF DOCUMENT
Anticoagulation with Intravenous Heparin Sodium
Infusion
TYPE OF DOCUMENT
Procedure
DOCUMENT NUMBER
SESLHDPR/402
DATE OF PUBLICATION
July 2016
RISK RATING
Extreme – High Risk Medication
LEVEL OF EVIDENCE
NSQHS standard – 4 - Medication Safety
REVIEW DATE
July 2017
FORMER REFERENCE(S)
Facility Clinical Business Rules (anticoagulation with IV
Heparin sodium infusion)
EXECUTIVE SPONSOR or
EXECUTIVE CLINICAL SPONSOR
Director of Clinical Governance
AUTHOR
SESLHD IV Heparin Working Party
POSITION RESPONSIBLE FOR THE
DOCUMENT
Cardiac Respiratory / Intensive Care Stream Manager
KEY TERMS
Heparin Intravenous
Intravenous Heparin
Heparin Infusion
SUMMARY
The procedure provides instructions on how to initiate,
dose adjust and monitor a therapeutic heparin sodium
infusion for optimal patient outcomes and safety.
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1.
POLICY STATEMENT
Patients requiring therapeutic anticoagulation with intravenous heparin sodium
(IV heparin) will be managed safely according to evidence based research. The treatment of
patients requiring anticoagulation with IV heparin must be in accordance with the
NSW
Ministry of Health - PD2015_029 High-Risk Medicines Management Policy
,
NSW Ministry of
Health PD2013_043 - Medication Handling in NSW Public Health Facilities
and one of the
approved SESLHD IV heparin infusion protocols.
IV Heparin infusion protocols in SESLHD are indication specific. The indications and approved
IV heparin Infusion protocols in SESLHD are:
•
NSTEMI
- Non ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
•
STEMI
- ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
(in conjunction with Thrombolysis
)
•
VTE / ATE / AF
- Venous Thromboembolism / Arterial Thromboembolism / Atrial
Fibrillation and other indications for therapeutic anticoagulation where a specific
protocol does not exist such i.e. prosthetic heart valves
•
Acute Stroke
–only use protocol following consultation with the Attending Medical
Neurologist (No bolus unless requested by Attending Neurologist)
IV heparin infusion protocols:
•
include dosing calculated by measured body weight and
1
•
infusion rate adjustments according to Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time (APTT)
and clinical condition.
Only nurses/ midwives, who have successfully completed the SESLHD Anticoagulation with
Intravenous Heparin Sodium Infusion Learning Package and medical officers, can titrate a
heparin infusion.
2.
BACKGROUND
Anticoagulants including IV heparin are high risk medicines with a narrow therapeutic index.
Over or under coagulation may result in significant adverse patient outcomes.
2
3
The use of indication specific protocols, which include evidenced based instruction on heparin
dose calculation, will ensure consistency of practice and protect against risks associated with
over or under anticoagulation.
3.
AIM
The therapeutic APTT range will be reached within optimal time and then be maintained while
the patient requires continuation of IV heparin therapy.
Therapeutic anticoagulation with IV heparin should only be commenced where the benefits
clearly outweigh the risks of therapy.
Centralised documentation related to IV heparin, on the SESLHD Intravenous Heparin
Sodium chart, will improve management of IV heparin therapy.
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4.
DEFINITIONS
Anticoagulant
Any agent used to prevent the formation of blood clots including oral
agents such as warfarin or a non-vitamin K oral antagonist
anticoagulant (NOAC), and other medications which are injected into
the vein or under the skin such as heparin
APTT
Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
Clotting time performed to monitor the anticoagulant effect of IV
Heparin
Clinician
Refers to medical or nursing staff administering intravenous heparin
to patients within a SESLHD facility
HIT
Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia is an uncommon but serious
complication of heparin therapy. It is characterised by the
development of thrombocytopenia typically after five to ten days of IV
heparin therapy and the unexpected development of arterial and/or
venous thromboembolism. The mortality of HIT is approximately
30%.
2
Must
Indicates a mandatory action required by a NSW Health policy
directive, law or industrial instrument
Premixed heparin
sodium solution
A manufactured preparation of heparin sodium ready for infusion
without further dilution, with full labelling and expiry dating
Should
Indicates an action that should be followed unless there are sound
reasons for taking a different course of action
5.
RESPONSIBILITIES
5.1
Medical Officers (MO) will:
•
include an IV Heparin overview/update during clinical handover (high risk medicine alert)
•
understand and implement the principles of safe use of IV heparin. This includes
understanding the
contraindications
,
precautions
, interactions with other medications and
the patient’s clinical condition.
•
undertake a risk assessment approach to anticoagulation with IV heparin which includes
patient specific factors such as age, contraindications, renal function, bleeding risk, falls
risk and other medications or disease factors.
•
specify the clinical indication and the name of the IV heparin infusion protocol to be used
on the SESLHD Intravenous Heparin Sodium chart.
•
ensure mandatory baseline bloods are ordered and the results reviewed.
•
prescribe the initial infusion rate according to measured body weight as specified in the
relevant protocol.
•
order ongoing APTT blood tests as per the relevant protocol.
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check APTT blood results within one to two hours of collection and adjust infusion rate as
per the relevant protocol in conjunction with the responsible Registered Nurse (RN)/
Registered Midwife (RM).
•
repeat platelet count every three days to check for development of HIT.
2
•
review the patient at least once every 24 hours for efficacy of treatment and/or adverse
outcome i.e. abnormal bleeding or bruising or clot extension. See
Management of
Bleeding.
•
escalate any adverse events occurring to patients receiving IV heparin
•
an Admitting Medical Officer (AMO), or Registrar acting on his/her behalf, may only
deviate from the approved protocol if clinically appropriate. The reason for deviation and
specific instructions for the administration of the altered regimen must be documented by
the AMO in the patient’s health care record and explained to nursing and medical staff
caring for the patient.
5.2
Registered Nurses (RN)/Registered Midwives (RM) will:
•
include an IV Heparin overview/update during clinical handover (high risk medicine alert)
•
understand and implement the principles of safe use of anticoagulants and IV heparin
•
ensure blood samples for APTT monitoring are collected within the time limit specified on
the protocol.
•
check APTT results within one to two hours of collection and action any infusion
adjustment in conjunction with the MO.
•
review the patient for abnormal bleeding or bruising or thrombosis extension. See
Management of Bleeding.
•
achieve competency in managing IV heparin before titrating an IV heparin infusion
•
escalate any adverse events occurring to patients receiving IV heparin.
5.3
Enrolled Nurses (ENs) will:
•
include an IV Heparin overview/update during clinical handover (high risk medicine alert)
•
understand and implement the principles of safe use of anticoagulants and IV heparin
•
ENs without a notation who have completed the board approved additional units of study
required for administration of intravenous medication and who have completed the
SESLHD Anticoagulation with Intravenous Heparin Sodium Infusion Learning Package can
witness the checking of an IV heparin infusion.
•
refer to and adhere with the
SESLHDPD/160 Medication: Administration by Enrolled
Nurses
–for the EN scope of practice.
5.4
Pharmacists will:
•
understand and implement the principles of safe use of anticoagulants and IV heparin.
•
clinically review IV heparin treatment and provide appropriate advice to the clinical team as
required.
•
assist with appropriate patient education regarding anticoagulation.
•
report any adverse events occurring to patients receiving IV heparin.
•
perform ward/unit audits in relation to the storage of IV heparin.
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5.5 SESLHD Facilities will:
•
ensure the prescription and administration of IV heparin is documented on the SESLHD
Intravenous Heparin Sodium chart.
•
implement education and competency assessment of medical, nursing and pharmacy staff
in relation to clinical use of IV heparin.
•
audit and review the clinical practice of IV heparin in their facility.
•
comply with the process to capture and review any adverse clinical outcome of IV heparin.
•
establish a clinical governance structure to ensure safe use of IV heparin in accordance
with NSW PD 2012 003 High- Risk Medicines Management policy and Anticoagulation
Policy Standard.
6. PROCEDURE
6.1 Verify Actual Body Weight
•
Body weight must be measured and recorded in kilograms.
o
Estimated body weight is only to be used in exceptional circumstances (i.e.
unconscious, intubated patient). If an estimated weight is used, the patient must be
weighed at the earliest opportunity.
6.2 Order baseline tests
•
Full blood count (FBC), including haemoglobin and platelet count.
•
Activated Partial Thromboplastin time (APTT).
•
Prothrombin time / International Normalised Ratio (INR).
•
Prothrombin.
•
Renal function tests: urea, electrolytes and creatinine (and creatinine clearance
calculated).
•
Liver function tests.
2
6.3 Use the SESLHD Intravenous Heparin Sodium chart to:
•
Document the clinical indication for heparin infusion and prescribe the relevant IV heparin
protocol
•
Record patient’s allergies, patient’s weight, baseline APTT and platelet count, and target
APTT.
•
Prescribe and administer IV heparin bolus if required (not all patients will require a bolus)
o
No bolus for stroke patients unless requested by admitting Neurologist.
o
No bolus for neurosurgical patients unless requested by attending Neurosurgeon
and with guidance from a Haematologist. (see 6.6 for information regarding bolus
doses)
•
Prescribe infusion rate.
•
Record APTT results, action and infusion rate adjustments.
•
Record signatures as per double checking requirement for any heparin infusion rate
adjustment.
•
Record / sign daily MO review.
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6.4 Prescribe the relevant protocol
•
Prescribe the relevant protocol according to clinical indication. Tables for prescribing the
initial bolus and infusion rates and subsequent adjustment according to APTT results are
included in the appendix of this document for NSTEMI (Appendix 1), STEMI with
thrombolysis (Appendix 2), AF/VTE/ATE (Appendix 3) and Acute Stroke (Appendix 4).
•
If a patient has two or more indications for anticoagulation with IV heparin (e.g. STEMI with
thrombolysis and AF) the AMO must specify which protocol is to be used. The rationale
should be documented in the patient’s Health Care Record.
6.5
Review Concomitant Medications
•
The continued use of anti-platelet medications (e.g. aspirin, clopidogrel) should be
reviewed and ceased when clinically appropriate to minimise bleeding risk. The decision to
cease antiplatelet therapy is to be made by the patient’s AMO and must be documented in
the patient’s health care record.
2
o
Anti-platelet medications should NOT be ceased in patients with acute coronary
syndromes (NSTEMI & STEMI)
4, 5
•
The commencement of intravenous heparin therapy in patients already anticoagulated with
low molecular weight heparins, warfarin or other oral anticoagulant medications requires
considerable caution. Guidance from a Haematology Consultant should be sought
whenever changing to IV heparin
•
Bolus injection may cause bleeding in patients already therapeutically anticoagulated –
seek Haematology advice when switching anticoagulant drugs
6.6
Prescribe and Administer IV Heparin Bolus
•
Refer to the indication specific protocol for instruction regarding bolus dose prescription.
•
Bolus injection may cause bleeding in patients already therapeutically anticoagulated –
seek Haematology advice when switching anticoagulant drugs
•
Prescribe and administer IV heparin bolus if required (not all patients will require a bolus)
o
No bolus for stroke patients unless requested by admitting Neurologist.
o
No bolus for neurosurgical patients unless requested by attending Neurosurgeon
and with guidance from a Haematologist.
•
Administer via a designated port, lumen or cannula
•
Flush with 5 to 10 mL Sodium Chloride 0.9% pre and post injection.
6.7
Prescribe and Administer IV Heparin Infusion
•
Prescribe initial IV heparin infusion rate in accordance with the relevant SESLHD protocol,
patient’s clinical condition and weight.
1
•
Use a designated port, lumen or cannula for all heparin infusions.
•
Premixed Heparin Sodium 25,000 units in 250 mL Sodium Chloride 0.9% (100 units
per mL) will be used throughout facilities in SESLHD unless contraindicated.
•
Use a volumetric infusion pump for all IV heparin infusions.
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6.8 Monitoring APTT Levels and Infusion Rate Adjustments
•
Order and take blood sample for an APTT:
o
Six hours after the start of the IV heparin infusion
o
Six hours after every infusion rate adjustment.
6
o
When therapeutic range reached, check APTT every six hours until two consecutive
results are within the therapeutic range
o
Then daily while results are within therapeutic range
•
Mark requests “urgent IV heparin” to ensure 60 minute turnaround time.
•
Check for the APTT result within one to two hours of APTT collection and record on
SESLHD Intravenous Heparin Sodium chart.
•
Check APTT result with relevant protocol to determine if infusion rate adjustment is
required.
•
Any rate adjustment must be in accordance with the relevant protocol, checked with and
signed by a second clinician (an appropriately trained MO, RN/RM, EN or pharmacist) on
the SESLHD Intravenous Heparin Sodium chart. Record the date and time of the infusion
rate adjustment on the Intravenous Heparin Sodium chart.
6.9 Monitor for possible Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia
•
Check the platelet count prior to commencing IV heparin and then every three days while
on therapy.
2
•
Consult the Haematology Consultant or Registrar if thrombocytopenia develops or the
platelet count falls more than 20% of baseline.
6.10 Patient Monitoring and Management of Bleeding
•
Monitor patient for bleeding or new or extending thrombosis. Vigilance and monitoring
should be ongoing during the infusion and continue after therapy cessation. Include an
inspection of cannulas, drains, surgical or wound sites
•
Minor bleeding (such as bruising, epistaxis, microscopic haematuria, gum bleeding)
requires review of IV heparin dose, APTT results and risk factors for bleeding (concomitant
anti-platelet therapy).
•
A retroperitoneal bleed should be considered in the absence of another identified cause of
pain in the back, leg or abdomen.
•
If major bleeding is suspected immediately cease IV heparin infusion and escalate via the
PACE system.
2
•
Collect blood for urgent FBC, APTT and Blood Group and Antibody Screen (“Group &
Hold”).
•
Fresh frozen plasma and/or platelets may be indicated and can assist in reversing the
heparin effect.
•
If reversal of heparin therapy with IV protamine sulphate is considered, consultation with
the Haematologist must occur prior to use.
7
•
Any unexpected symptom or clinical event occurring in a patient receiving IV heparin
should be considered an adverse event of heparin therapy. Medical review should be
immediately requested.
2
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6.11 Advice for Ceasing and Recommencing IV Heparin
6.11.1 Surgery
•
Patients on intravenous heparin undertaking surgery require a pre and post-operative plan
for their anticoagulant therapy to be formulated and documented in the patient’s Health
Care Record. This will generally require consultation with Haematology or Cardiology as
appropriate.
•
Cease IV heparin 4 to 6 hours prior to surgery.
•
Generally patients with a very high risk of thromboembolism (i.e. prosthetic heart valves)
should recommence infusion (without bolus) 6 to 8 hours postoperatively.
•
Generally patients not at very high risk of thromboembolism should recommence infusion
after 24 to 48 hours postoperatively depending on surgical assessment.
6.11.2 Procedures (e.g. insertion CVC, biopsy)
•
Cease infusion 4 to 6 hours prior to the procedure.
•
Recommence infusion (without bolus) 2 hours after procedure provided haemostasis is
ensured.
6.11.3 Lumbar Puncture
•
Cease infusion ≥ 6 hours prior to procedure
.
•
Recommence infusion (without bolus) > 2 hours after procedure provided no blood on
needle.
•
If traumatic lumbar puncture anticoagulation may need to be delayed for up to 24 hours
depending on the clinical context.
6.11.4 Insertion or Removal of Spinal or Epidural Catheters
•
Generally the use of indwelling spinal or epidural catheters is contraindicated in patients
receiving IV heparin. Therefore,
o
Cease IV heparin
infusion ≥ 6 hours prior to procedure
.
o
Recommence IV heparin infusion (without bolus) > 2 hours after removal of needle
or catheter provided no bleeding is evident.
o
If blood is apparent upon insertion or removal of catheter, anticoagulation may need
to be delayed for up to 24 hours depending on clinical context.
6.12 Management of Patients who Fall while on IV Heparin Therapy
•
Patients on IV heparin who have had a fall, (witnessed or unwitnessed) require immediate
medical review.
•
If there is evidence of head injury, immediately cease heparin infusion, discuss with the
patient’s MO.
•
Arrange for urgent CAT scan.
•
Arrange for urgent FBC, APTT (and PT/INR if concurrent warfarin) and Group and Hold
•
See SESLHD Falls policy for information on the management of patients following a fall (p
11)
SESLHDPR/380 - Falls prevention and management for people admitted
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7.
DOCUMENTATION
•
SESLHD Intravenous Heparin Sodium chart SES130.030.
•
Document in the health care record any actions not captured on the Intravenous Heparin
Sodium chart i.e. signs and symptoms of bleeding, management (including appropriate
escalation of concerns).
•
Report any patient adverse events related to IV heparin administration in the Incidence
Information Management System (IIMS).
8.
AUDIT
•
Pre and post implementation chart audit.
•
Review IIMS pertaining to IV heparin.
•
Stock and storage of ward/unit heparin ampoules.
9.
REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
1. Raschke RA, Reilly BM, Guidry JR, Fontana JR, Srinivas S.
The weight- based
heparin dosing nomogram compared with a “standard care” nomogram. A
randomized controlled trial
. Annals of Internal Medicine
1993; 119(9): 874 – 881.
2.
TGA eBS Product and Consumer Medicine Information Heparin Sodium
Product Information
-Australia version 6 pp1-7. Last Updated: 23 June 2015
3. Douketis JD, Foster GA, Crowther MA, et al.
Clinical risk factors and timing
of recurrent VTE during the initial 3 months of anticoagulant therapy
. Arch
Int Med 2000; 160(22): 3431-3436.
4. O’Gara PT, Kushner FG, Ascheim DD, et al.
2013 ACCF/AHA Guideline for
the Management of ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction: Executive Summary: A
Report of the American College of Cardiology Foundation/American
Heart Association Task Force on Practice Guidelines
. Circulation December
2012.
5. Jneid H, Anderson JL, Wright RS, Adams CD, et al.
2012 ACCF/AHA
Focused Update of the Guideline for the Management of Patients With
Unstable Angina/Non–ST-Elevation Myocardial Infarction (Updating the
2007 Guideline and Replacing the 2011 Focused Update): A Report of the American
College of Cardiology Foundation/American Heart Association Task Force on
Practice Guidelines
. Circulation 2012; 126 (7):875-910.
6. Garcia DA, Baglin TP, Weitz JI, & Samama MM. 2012.
Parenteral Anticoagulants :
Antithrombotic Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines 9
th
ed: American
College of Chest Physicians Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis.
Chest 2012;
141; e 24S-e43S.
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Related Documents
National Safety and Quality Health Service Standard No. 4 “Medication Safety”
National Safety and Quality Health Service Standards - Australian.
NSW Ministry of Health PD2015_029 High-Risk Medicines Management Policy
NSW Ministry of Health PD2013_043 Medication Handling in NSW Public Health
Facilities
SESLHDPD/160 Medication: Administration by Enrolled Nurses
10.
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Services Anticoagulation with Intravenous
Heparin Sodium Infusion Clinical Business rule, developed by Dr Tim Brighton Staff Specialist
/ Haematologist, Haematology Department
11.
REVISION AND APPROVAL HISTORY
Date
Revision No.
Author and Approval
June 2015
1
Document reviewed by Heparin Working Party
September
2015
1
Endorsed by SESLHD Clinical and Quality Council 16/9/2015
November
2015
2
Minor changes made in relation to enrolled nurses. Amendments
approved by the IV Heparin working party out of session.
May 2016
3
Points 6.3, 6.5, 6.6 updated to provide additional guidance around IV
bolus doses, in particular for stroke and neurosurgical pts and for
therapeutically anticoagulated patients changing to IV Heparin.
Protocol VTE / ATE / AF and other indications updated to include No
bolus for neurosurgical patients unless requested by attending
Neurosurgeon and with guidance from a Haematology consultant
Protocol title for STEMI amended throughout document to STEMI (with
Thrombolysis
)
June 2016
3
Minor changes approved by Drug and Quality Use of Medicines
Committee
July 2016
3
Minor changes endorsed by Executive Sponsor. Approved to publish.
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APPENDICES
1 – 4 SESLHD IV Heparin Protocols
•
NSTEMI
- Non ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
•
STEMI
- ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction (with thrombolysis)
•
VTE / ATE
/ AF
- Venous Thromboembolism / Arterial Thromboembolism / Atrial
Fibrillation and other indications for therapeutic anticoagulation where a specific
protocol does not exist such as prosthetic heart valves
•
Acute Stroke
– NB: only to be used in consultation with the Attending Medical
Neurologist (No bolus unless requested by admitting Neurologist)
CONTRAINDICATIONS TO ANTICOAGULATION WITH IV HEPARIN ²
•
Known hypersensitivity to heparin or pork products
•
History of heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT)
•
Severe thrombocytopenia or patient for whom suitable blood coagulation tests cannot
be performed at appropriate intervals
•
Patients in an uncontrollable active bleeding state except when this condition is the
result of disseminated intravascular coagulation
PRECAUTIONS TO ANTICOAGULATION WITH IV HEPARIN ²
Heparin Sodium should be used with extreme caution in conditions where there is an
increased risk of haemorrhage such as:
•
Gastrointestinal: Gastric or duodenal ulcers; continuous tube drainage of the
stomach or small intestine
•
Cardiovascular: Subacute bacterial endocarditis; severe hypertension
•
Surgical: During and immediately after (a) spinal tap or spinal/epidural anaesthesia;
Or (b) major surgery, especially those involving the brain, eye or spinal cord
•
Neurological: recent intracerebral haemorrhage
•
Haematological: conditions associated with increased bleeding tendencies, e.g.
haemophilia, thrombocytopenia, von Willebrand’s Disease, platelet dysfunction and
some vascular purpuras
•
Other: Macroscopic Haematuria and patient conditions such as menstruation, liver
disease with impaired haemostasis and renal disease should be taken into
consideration when IV heparin is administered
•
Heparin Sodium increases the risk of localised haemorrhage during and following oral
surgical (dental) procedures. Temporary IV heparin dosage reduction or withdrawal
may therefore be advisable prior to oral surgery
•
Epidural catheter insertion/removal
This list is not exhaustive, for further information please consult full product information or
alternatively, consult Haematology Consultant/Registrar.
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APPENDIX 1 – NSTEMI
5
IV Heparin Initiation Protocol:
NSTEMI - Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
N
S
T
E
M
I
Initial Bolus Dosage: 60units/kg
•
Only use Heparin Sodium 5,000 units in 5 mL ampoules
Infusion: 25,000 units Heparin Sodium in 250 mL Sodium Chloride 0.9% (Use Premix Solution)
(100 units per mL based on 15 units/kg/hr MAX: 1,000 units/hr, rounded to nearest 1 mL per hour)
WEIGHT
(kg)
BOLUS
(units)
Infusion rate
(units per hour)
Infusion Pump Rate
(mL per hour)
40
2400
600
6
45
2700
675
7
50
3000
750
8
55
3300
825
8
60
3600
900
9
65
3900
975
10
70
4200
1000
10
75
4500
1000
10
80
4800
1000
10
Greater than 80
5000
1000
10
IV Heparin Adjustment Nomogram:
NSTEMI- Non-ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
N
S T
E M
I
APTT
(seconds)
Bolus
Dose
Stop
Infusion
IV Rate Change
(mL/hr)
Repeat APTT
Less than
45
Nil
No
Increase rate by
1 mL/hr from
current rate
6 hours
45-70
Therapeutic Range
No change from current rate
Repeat at 6 Hours
After 2 consecutive
therapeutic APTTs, check
APTT at 24 hours.
Daily APTT while
results are within therapeutic
range.
70.1 to 90
Nil
No
Decrease rate by
1 mL/hr from
current rate
6 hours
90.1 to 105
Nil
No
Decrease rate by
2 mL/hr from
current rate
6 hours
Greater than
105
Nil
Stop for 90 minutes.
MO to assess patient
for bleeding
Restart infusion
after 90 minutes &
reduce previous
rate by 2 mL/hr
6 hours after
recommencing infusion
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SESLHD PROCEDURE
Anticoagulation with Intravenous Heparin
Sodium Infusion
SESLHDPR/ 402
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APPENDIX 2 – STEMI (in conjunction with Thrombolysis)
4
IV Heparin Initiation Protocol: STEMI -
ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction with Thrombolysis
S T
E
M
I
Initial Bolus Dosage: 60 units/kg. Maximum 4000 units.
•
Only use Heparin Sodium 5000 units in 5 mL ampoules
Infusion: 25,000 units Heparin Sodium in 250 mL Sodium Chloride 0.9% (Use Premix Solution)
(100 units per mL based on 12 units/kg/hr MAX:1,000 units/hr, rounded to nearest 1 mL per hour)
WEIGHT
(kg)
BOLUS
(units)
Infusion rate
(units per hour)
Infusion Pump Rate
(mL per hour)
40
2400
480
5
45
2700
540
5
50
3000
600
6
55
3300
660
7
60
3600
720
7
65
3900
780
8
70
4000
840
8
75
4000
900
9
80
4000
960
10
Greater than 80
4000
1000
10
IV Heparin Adjustment Nomogram:
STEMI (in conjunction with Thrombolysis)
- ST Elevation
Myocardial Infarction
S T
E M
I
APTT
(seconds)
Bolus
Dose
Stop
Infusion
IV Rate Change
(mL/hr)
Repeat APTT
Less than
45
Nil
No
Increase rate by
1 mL/hr from
current rate
6 hours
45 to 70
Therapeutic Range
No change from current rate
Repeat at 6 hours.
After 2 consecutive
therapeutic APTTs
check at 24 hours.
Daily APTT whilst
results within
therapeutic range.
70.1 to 90
Nil
No
Decrease rate by
1 mL/hr from
current rate
6 hours
90.1 to 105
Nil
No
Decrease rate by
2 mL/hr from
current rate
6 hours
Greater than 105
Nil
Stop for 90
minutes; MO to
assess pt for
bleeding
Restart infusion
after 90 minutes & reduce
previous rate by 2 mL/hr
6 hours after
recommencing infusion
SESLHD PROCEDURE
Anticoagulation with Intravenous Heparin
Sodium Infusion
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Anticoagulation with Intravenous Heparin
Sodium Infusion
SESLHDPR/ 402
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APPENDIX 3 - VTE/ATE/ AF and other indications
1
IV Heparin Initiation Protocol:
VTE / ATE / AF and other indications
V T
E /
A
T
E
/ A
F
Initial Bolus Dosage: based on 80 units/kg rounded to nearest 500 units
•
Only use Heparin Sodium 5000 units in 5 mL ampoules
•
No bolus for stroke patients unless requested by Attending Neurologist
•
No bolus for neurosurgical patients unless requested by attending Neurosurgeon with guidance from a
Haematology consultant
Infusion: 25,000 units Heparin Sodium in 250 mL Sodium Chloride 0.9% (use Premix Solution)
(100 units per mL based on 18 units/kg/hr rounded to nearest 1 mL per hour)
WEIGHT
(kg)
BOLUS
(units)
Infusion rate
(units per hour)
Infusion Pump Rate
(mL per hour)
40
3000
720
7
45
3500
810
8
50
4000
900
9
55
4500
990
10
60
5000
1080
11
65
5000
1170
12
70
5500
1260
13
75
6000
1350
14
80
6500
1440
14
85
7000
1530
15
90
7000
1620
16
95
7500
1710
17
100
8000
1800
18
105
8500
1890
19
110
9000
1980
20
115
9000
2070
21
120
9500
2160
22
125
10000
2250
23
130
10500
2340
23
135
11000
2430
24
140
11000
2520
25
145
11500
2610
26
150
12000
2700
27
155
12500
2790
28
160
13000
2880
29
165
13000
2970
30
170
13500
3060
31
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Anticoagulation with Intravenous Heparin
Sodium Infusion
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IV Heparin Adjustment Nomogram:
VTE / ATE / AF and other indications
VT
E /
A
T
E /
A
F
APTT
(seconds)
Bolus
Dose
Stop
Infusion
IV Rate Change
(mL/hr)
Repeat APTT
Less than
40
5,000 units
No
Increase rate by
1 mL/hr from
current rate
6 hours
40 to 44.9
Nil
No
Increase rate by
1 mL/hr from
current rate
6 Hours
45 to 90
Therapeutic Range
No change from current rate
Repeat at
6 Hours.
After 2
consecutive
therapeutic
APTTs
check at 24
hours.
Daily APTT
while
results within
therapeutic
range.
90.1 to 95
Nil
No
Decrease rate by
1 mL/hr from
current rate
6 hours
95.1 to 105
Nil
No
Decrease rate by
2 mL/hr from
current rate
6 hours
Greater than
105
Nil
Stop for
90 minutes.
MO to assess
patient for
bleeding
Restart infusion after
90 minutes & reduce
previous rate by
2 mL/hr
6 hours after
recommencing
infusion
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Anticoagulation with Intravenous Heparin
Sodium Infusion
SESLHDPR/ 402
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APPENDIX 4: Acute Stroke - Only to be used in consultation with the Attending Neurologist
IV Heparin Initiation Protocol:
Acute Stroke
ACUT
E
S
T
RO
KE
Initial Dosage: Bolus dose NEVER used, unless requested by Attending Neurologist
Infusion: 25,000 units Heparin Sodium in 250mL Sodium Chloride 0.9%
(100 units per mL - based on 15 units/kg/hr, MAX:1000 units/hr, rounded to nearest 0.1 mL/hour
)
WEIGHT
(kg)
Infusion rate
(units per hour)
Infusion Pump Rate
(mL per hour)
40
600
6
45
675
6.7
50
750
7.5
55
825
8.2
60
900
9
65
975
9.7
70
1,000
10
Greater than 70
1,000
10
IV Heparin Adjustment Nomogram:
Acute Stroke
ACUT
E
S
T
RO
KE
APTT
(seconds)
Stop Infusion
IV Rate Change
(mL/hr)
Repeat APTT
Less than
40
No
Increase rate by
1 mL/hr from
current rate
6 hours
40 to 44.9
No
Increase rate by
0.5 mL/hr from
current rate
6 hours
45 to 60
Therapeutic Range
No change from current rate
Repeat at 6 hours.
After 2 consecutive
therapeutic APTTs,
check at 24 hours.
Daily APTT while
results are within
therapeutic range
60.1 to 65
No
Decrease rate by
0.5 mL/hr from
current rate
6 hours
65.1 to 70
No
Decrease rate by
1 mL/hr from
current rate
6 hours
70.1 to 80
No
Decrease rate by
2 mL/hr from
current rate
6 hours
Greater than
80
Stop for 120 minutes.
MO review
Restart infusion
after 2 hours &
reduce previous
rate by 2 mL/hr
6 hours after
recommencing
infusion
SESLHD PROCEDURE
Anticoagulation with Intravenous Heparin
Sodium Infusion
SESLHDPR/ 402
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APPENDIX 5: Overview of Procedure – Anticoagulation with Intravenous Heparin Sodium
Infusion
Overview of Procedure – Anticoagulation with Intravenous Heparin Sodium Infusion
Appendices Approved Intravenous Heparin Administration Protocols in SESLHD are:
•
NSTEMI
- Non ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
•
STEMI
- ST Elevation Myocardial Infarction
(in conjunction with Thrombolysis)
•
VTE / ATE / AF
- Venous Thromboembolism / Arterial Thromboembolism / Atrial
Fibrillation and other indications for therapeutic anticoagulation where a specific protocol
does not exist such as for prosthetic heart valve
•
Acute Stroke
– use only in consultation with the Attending Medical Neurologist (No
bolus unless requested by Attending Neurologist)
Procedure
Section
6.1
Verify Actual Body Weight (measured)
6.2
Order & take baseline tests
6.3
Use the SESLHD Intravenous Heparin Sodium Chart (SES130.030) to: prescribe the relevant
protocol, Heparin bolus and infusion, record APTT results, titration changes, confirm MO 24 hour order
check, and record administration of infusions (double person check required)
6.6
Prescribe & Administer IV Heparin Bolus (only if required)
No bolus for stroke patients unless requested by admitting Neurologist.
No bolus for neurosurgical patients unless requested by attending Neurosurgeon with guidance
from a Haematologist.
Bolus injection may cause bleeding in patients already therapeutically anticoagulated – seek
Haematology advice when switching anticoagulant drugs
- according to the prescribed protocol and patient’s weight
- administer via a designated port, lumen or cannula
- flush with 5 to 10 mL Sodium Chloride 0.9% pre and post injections
6.7
Prescribe & Administer IV Heparin Infusion
- via a designated port, lumen or cannula
- use premixed Heparin Sodium 25,000 units in 250 mL Sodium Chloride 0.9%
- prescribe initial infusion rate in accordance to the relevant protocol and patient’s weight
- use a volumetric infusion pump
6.8
Order APTT tests (to be collected 6 hours after the start of the IV heparin infusion)
6.8
Collect blood for APTT 6 hours after the start of the IV heparin infusion and then 6 hours after every
rate adjustment. When therapeutic range reached check APTT every 6 hours until 2 consecutive results
are within the therapeutic range. Then daily while results are within therapeutic range.
6.8
Check for APTT results within 2 hours of taking sample
6.8
Review APTT result in conjunction with the nomogram
- determine if a rate change is required
- titrate infusion as per the nomogram
NB high risk medications require a two person check of the APTT result and to titrate the infusion pump
6.8
Continue to order blood for APTT, check APTT and titrate infusion as per the nomogram until patient
reaches therapeutic range
6.9
Monitor for possible Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT)
- ongoing
6.9
Monitor patient for Bleeding
- inspect cannulas, drains, surgical or wound sites
- check for bruising, epistaxis, microscopic haematuria (urinalysis), gum bleeding
- escalate concerns
Document Outline - Anticoagulant
- Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time
- APTT
- Refers to medical or nursing staff administering intravenous heparin to patients within a SESLHD facility
- Clinician
- HIT
- Indicates a mandatory action required by a NSW Health policy directive, law or industrial instrument
- Must
- A manufactured preparation of heparin sodium ready for infusion without further dilution, with full labelling and expiry dating
- Premixed heparin sodium solution
- Indicates an action that should be followed unless there are sound reasons for taking a different course of action
- Should
- 5.1 Medical Officers (MO) will:
- 5.2 Registered Nurses (RN)/Registered Midwives (RM) will:
- 5.3 Enrolled Nurses (ENs) will:
- 5.4 Pharmacists will:
- 6. PROCEDURE
- 6.4 Prescribe the relevant protocol
- 6.6 Prescribe and Administer IV Heparin Bolus
- 6.7 Prescribe and Administer IV Heparin Infusion
- 6.8 Monitoring APTT Levels and Infusion Rate Adjustments
- 7. DOCUMENTATION
- 8. AUDIT
- 9. REFERENCE DOCUMENTS
- 10. ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS
- Prince of Wales Hospital and Community Health Services Anticoagulation with Intravenous Heparin Sodium Infusion Clinical Business rule, developed by Dr Tim Brighton Staff Specialist / Haematologist, Haematology Department
- 11. REVISION AND APPROVAL HISTORY
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