Argatroban in adult extracorporeal membrane oxygenation.
J Extra Corpor Technol
; 34(4): 281-4, 2002 Dec.
Article
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| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-12533066
ABSTRACT
This case report addresses the use of Argatroban, an anticoagulant and thrombin inhibitor for treatment of thrombocytopenia in an adult patient on extracorporeal membrane oxygenation (ECMO). After 5 days on ECMO, the patient showed signs of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) with a platelet count of 20K. Argatroban was initiated to decrease progression of HIT and continue treatment with ECMO proved to be successful. Given the occurrence of HIT with heparin therapy, a need for alternate drug therapy is required for patients requiring treatment with ECMO. The use of Argatroban in adult ECMO is outlined and includes dosage, monitoring, and patient treatment.
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Banco de datos:
MEDLINE
Asunto principal:
Ácidos Pipecólicos
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Trombocitopenia
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Oxigenación por Membrana Extracorpórea
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Antitrombinas
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Anticoagulantes
Límite:
Adult
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Female
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Humans
País/Región como asunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Revista:
J Extra Corpor Technol
Año:
2002
Tipo del documento:
Article
País de afiliación:
Estados Unidos