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The management of abnormal haemostasis in the ICU
Author(s) -
Retter A.,
Barrett N. A.
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
anaesthesia
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.839
H-Index - 117
eISSN - 1365-2044
pISSN - 0003-2409
DOI - 10.1111/anae.12908
Subject(s) - medicine , intensive care medicine , sepsis , heparin , etiology , narrative review , organ dysfunction , heparin induced thrombocytopenia , surgery , pathology
Summary The aetiology and management of haemostatic abnormalities in critical care patients are considered in this narrative review. The mechanisms of normal haemostasis and derangements that occur as a result of sepsis and organ dysfunction are discussed. Finally, the management of haemostatic abnormalities as they relate to critical care practice are considered, including the management of heparin‐induced thrombocytopenia.