Publications by authors named "Setac Haydin"
Maedica (Bucur)
March 2016
Article Synopsis
- Mechanical life support for respiratory and cardiac issues is on the rise, requiring anticoagulation to prevent clotting.
- Unfractioned heparin is usually the standard treatment, but it can lead to a rare immunologic reaction called heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (HIT).
- A case example is provided of a neonate with HIT who was successfully treated with fondaparinux while on extracorporeal life support.
