RN ADULT MEDICAL SURGICAL 2019 PROCTOR REMEDIATION ANTICOAGULANTS HEPARINS - Therapeutic uses: stroke; PE; DVT; prophylaxis for post-op venous thrombosis; treatment of DIC - Heparin toxicity: admin PROTAMINE slowly IV no faster than 20 mg/min or 50 mg in 10 min; do not exceed 100 mg in 2hr; prevent protamine toxicity - Hemorrhage secondary to heparin toxicity: monitor vitals; observe for bleeding (increased HR; decreased BP, bruising, petechiae, hematomas, black tarry stools); monitor aP...