Question 1

why do we use heparin as a karyotyping anticoagulant?

Accepted Answer

It stops clotting...: ...Without damaging or killing blood cells.

Question 2

how long does it take for heparin's anticoagulant effect be completely gone after termination of continuous (for many days) iv infusion of 1400iu/h in a 120kg patient? liver/kidney function is normal?

Accepted Answer

: The anticoagulant effect of Heparin wears off in 6-8 hours after last dose. One day would be more than sufficient for any residual effects to dissipate.

Question 3

how can heparin act as an anti-coagulant?

Accepted Answer

See below: Read the section on "Mechanism of Action"  
http://atvb.ahajournals.org/content/21/7/1094.full

Question 4

what is the primary purpose of heparin?

Accepted Answer

Prevent clots: Heparin prevents the blood from clotting.

Question 5

how is low molecular weight heparin used?

Accepted Answer

Low molecular weith: Heparin is used as an anticoagulant.  In low doses the intent is to prevent clotting.  In full dose it is used to treat an established clot.  If is given as a subcutaneous (under the skin) injection, which is more convenient than a continuous IV infusion of standard heparin.

Question 6

what is heparin lock?

Accepted Answer

Just a device: It is a means of infusing drugs or fluids. In this case specifically heparin. thru a canula or drip

Question 7

what are the most common anticoagulants?

Accepted Answer

Warfarin: Warfarin, heparin.

Question 8

what's circulating anticoagulant disorder ?

Accepted Answer

A blood abnormality: It is a substance in the blood, usually an antibody, that interferes with the tests that analyze of ability of blood to clot.  The most common is an anti-phospholipid antibody, or lupus anticoagulant, which actually makes clotting more likely.  There are other antibodies that can make blood not clot (acquired hemophilia, etc.) drugs that prevent clotting are also "circulating" anticoagulants.

Question 9

what will happen if heparin gets on your skin?

Accepted Answer

Not much: Heparin needs to be injected to be effective, under the skin or in a vein.  That being said, wash it off quickly if it happens again!

Question 10

why heparin blood used in karyotyping?

Accepted Answer

To prevent clotting: This avoids blood cells sticking together.

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