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Topic: Question about Heparin Pleeeeeease

Haley
Frequent Contributor (1K+ posts)
Member # 22008

posted

What is the difference between 10 units and 100 units. Here is a link of the blue and yellow vial

http://www.bd.com/posiflush/products/heparin.asp

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Razzle
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100 units is better for PICC line lock flushing. It is stronger and more effective.

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-Razzle
Lyme IgM IGeneX Pos. 18+++, 23-25+, 30++, 31+, 34++, 39 IND, 83-93 IND; IgG IGeneX Neg. 30+, 39 IND; Mayo/CDC Pos. IgM 23+, 39+; IgG Mayo/CDC Neg. band 41+; Bart. (clinical dx; Fry Labs neg. for all coinfections), sx >30 yrs.

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Haley
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I have a port. What does 100 units mean? They both say 5 ml. One says 10 units and the other says 100 units. I thought they might be referring to the saline, but the medicine is 5 ml. I don't know.

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Razzle
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100 units per mL vs. 10 units per mL.

5mL of 100 unit Heparin = a total of 500 units of Heparin.

5mL of 10 unit Heparin = a total of 50 units of Heparin.

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-Razzle
Lyme IgM IGeneX Pos. 18+++, 23-25+, 30++, 31+, 34++, 39 IND, 83-93 IND; IgG IGeneX Neg. 30+, 39 IND; Mayo/CDC Pos. IgM 23+, 39+; IgG Mayo/CDC Neg. band 41+; Bart. (clinical dx; Fry Labs neg. for all coinfections), sx >30 yrs.

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Haley
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Thank you!!

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Lymetoo
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10 times as much, right?

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--Lymetutu--
Opinions, not medical advice!

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Razzle
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Yes, Lymetoo [Smile]

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-Razzle
Lyme IgM IGeneX Pos. 18+++, 23-25+, 30++, 31+, 34++, 39 IND, 83-93 IND; IgG IGeneX Neg. 30+, 39 IND; Mayo/CDC Pos. IgM 23+, 39+; IgG Mayo/CDC Neg. band 41+; Bart. (clinical dx; Fry Labs neg. for all coinfections), sx >30 yrs.

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