Heparinase-guided thrombelastography in an anticoagulated parturient.

Abramson, D C; Abouleish, E I; Pivalizza, E G; Luehr, S L; Myers, T; Phillips, M D · Br J Anaesth · 1996

case_report · Level V

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Abstract

We describe the use of heparinase-guided thrombelastography in the assessment of a parturient who had been anticoagulated with heparin for suspected thromboembolic disease. Reversal of the heparin effect in the heparinase-treated sample facilitated administration of protamine and successful subarachnoid analgesia for delivery.

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