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4 Ts score should be used only to guide the diagnosis of HIT, but not as a substitute for clinical judgement.Confirmatory Diagnosis of HIT is arrived at only by Antibody TestingLifelong avoidance of Heparin is advised in HIT, including in forms such as Heparin-bonded catheters and Heparin flushes used for arterial line placementThe Lillo-Le Louet model is used exclusively in the postcardiopulmonary bypass setting. In it, the points are given depending upon:timing of thrombocytopeniaduration of thrombocytopeniathe duration of cardiopulmonary bypass
This model has not been prospectively evaluated on a multicentre basis.
This model has not been prospectively evaluated on a multicentre basis.
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Sodium Deficit Calculation in Hyponatremia @guidelines
Hypokalaemia may predispose patients to develop osmotic demyelination following correction of hyponatremia. The aetiology of this complication is unclear. In neurologically stable patients with severe hyponatremia, it may be beneficial to correct hypokalaemia prior to correction of the serum sodium. This may further reduce the incidence of ODS.
Shock is a state in which there is inadequate blood flow to the tissues to meet
the demands of the body
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the demands of the body
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