Mar 30, 2005 · The APTT is used to monitor standard or unfractionated heparin but not low molecular weight heparin (lmwh) therapy. To sum: because there are different pathways to …

Jan 16, 2019 · Members are discussing the practice of pausing a heparin drip before drawing labs, with some nurses questioning the necessity of this step. Some members mention that …

Oct 2, 2004 · The APTT and the PTT are the same. The Activated Partial Thromboplastin Time and the Partial Thromboplastin Time are the same--the second one's just abbreviated. You'll …

Jan 16, 2006 · These are wonderful sites, Daytonite! Thank you so much for sharing. PT/PTT are laboratory tests that measure the clotting time (how long it takes blood to clot.) PT/PTT are …

Apr 7, 2023 · PTTs and aPTTs: what's the difference? PTTs and aPTTs both measure the clotting time of plasma, but aPTT has an activator added to speed up the clot. aPTT is considered a …

Feb 6, 2004 · off the top of my head: IF heparin is infusing through the central line, the line that doesn't infuse heparin should be used but probably only after drawing off at least 20ccs of …

Apr 22, 2008 · I am not a new nurse, and yet I still do not know the definitive answer to this question since I've heard so many nurses argue both sides. The question: Is it ok to draw a ptt …

Feb 22, 2009 · PTT and aPTT are used to monitor heparin therapy. However, one of the reasons Lovenox is able to be administered at home (heparin requires hospitalization) is because …

Jul 14, 2012 · aPTT: 30 - 40 seconds PTT: 60 -70 seconds ..and the therapeutic range for heparin monitoring as 1.5 to 2.5 x the normal, for both values. Here's the problem: some sources …

Jun 10, 2005 · And what is this about APTT? I read it's normal range is 30-40 sec and should also be 1.5-2 times normal value to be in the therapeutic range....but why use APTT versus just …