[6] This protocol does not set a maximum rate per hour ... a loading dose greater than 10,000 units. Further studies are needed to determine any cost issues in using a weightbased heparin dosing ...

Background: Unfractionated heparin (UFH) has been used clinically ... in the number of aPTT or anti-Xa HA tests performed per 24 hours (p < 0.0001) and number of infusion rate changes per 24 ...