Heparin Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) Guidelines Pocketcard 2010

The Heparin-Induced Thrombocytopenia (HIT) Guidelines Pocketcard™ is endorsed by the American College of Chest Physicians (ACCP) and based on the latest ACCP guidelines. This practical quick-reference tool contains screening, diagnostic, treatment algorithm, drug therapy, dosing information, patient monitoring and counseling points for antithrombotic therapy of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia. The HIT Guidelines Pocketcard provides all that is needed to make accurate clinical decisions at the point of care, including key points; diagnostic criteria; screening and diagnosis recommendations; treatment recommendations; specific recommendations for cardiovascular surgery and percutaneous coronary intervention (PCI); current medication tables with brand and generic names; and detailed drug information including strengths, formulations, and comments. Applications include point-of-care, education, QI interventions, clinical trials, medical reference, and clinical research.