We need to dose UFH based on the patient’s weight. In addition,
we all should be aware of the most recent ACC/AHA guidelines for NSTE
ACS, which now recommend dosing of UFH at 60 U/kg (maximum, 4000
U) as an intravenous bolus and 12 U/kg per hour (maximum, 1000 U/h) as
a maintenance infusion [2]. Second, be especially meticulous about dosing
with women and with elderly patients.
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General UFH unfractionated heparin protocol dosing
