HIT Guidelines:

Heparin induced thrombocytopenia (HIT) detection and management: See Guideline 916.5002

Bivalirudin dosing in patients with HIT (Heparin induced thrombocytopenia): See Protocol 916.6010

Other Guidelines:

Anticoagluation Management while on ECMO, see Protocol 922.5063

Adult ECMO Bivalirudin Dosing and Monitoring, see Protocol 901.6066

Pediatric Bivalirudin dosing with ECMO: Protocol 916.6004

LH Anticoagulant Management: Policy 900.3207

Neuraxial Anesthesia and Anticoagulation: see Guideline 900.5681

Adult: For reversal, turn off the infusion (short half-life): See Reversal Guideline 900.5010

Pediatric: Reversal of bivalrudin: See Reversal Guideline 900.5866

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