Anticoagulation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass

Publication Date: March 1, 2018
Last Updated: March 14, 2022

Recommendations

Heparin Dosing for Initiation and Maintenance of CPB

A functional whole blood test of anticoagulation, in the form of a clotting time, should be measured and should demonstrate adequate anticoagulation before initiating and at regular intervals during CPB. (Level C, Class I (benefit > > >risk))
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Anticoagulation During Cardiopulmonary Bypass

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