Question

Why you have to stop heparin every 6 hrs

Answer 1

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Heparin is a commonly used anticoagulant medication that helps prevent the formation of blood clots. However, it also has the potential to cause bleeding, so it is necessary to stop or temporarily pause heparin every 6 hours in order to assess the patient's clotting status, monitor for any signs of bleeding, and to prevent the accumulation of excess levels of heparin in the system. This helps to minimize the risk of bleeding complications while still providing the necessary anticoagulation therapy.