GCEMS Protocol:

 

• Acute Coronary Syndrome
• Post Resuscitation

 

INDICATIONS:

 

• Anticoagulation Therapy

 

DOSAGE:

 

ADULT:

 

• 5000 units IV/IO
• OLMC if not alert and unresponsive

 

PEDIATRIC:

 

• NOT INDICATED

 

CONTRAINDICATIONS:

 

• Severe thrombocytopenia

• Uncontrollable active bleeding

 

 SIDE EFFECTS:

 

• No immediate side effects except hypersensitivity reaction.  Late side effects include minor or major hemorrhage, including intracerebral hemorrhage.