Assessment of Heparin Anticoagulation Measured Using i-STAT and Hemochron Activated Clotting Time.
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DOI: 10.1053/j.jvca.2018.01.027
Abstract: OBJECTIVE Adequate anticoagulation, measured using activated clotting time (ACT), is important during vascular and cardiac surgeries. Unfractionated heparin is the most common anticoagulant used. The purpose of this analysis was to compare the i-STAT ACT… read more here.
Keywords: heparin; act; measured using; anticoagulation measured ... See more keywords
Streamlining Activated Clotting Time Measuring Systems: Comparison of Three Point-of-Care Systems to the i-STAT.
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DOI: 10.1093/ajcp/aqw191.047
Abstract: Point-of-care (POC) activated clotting time (ACT) testing allows for the rapid and reliable assessment of hemostasis in patients undergoing heparin therapy. This is crucial for the safe management of patients during cardiopulmonary bypass, ablation in… read more here.
Keywords: act; hemochron; gem pcl; stat ... See more keywords