The dosing-weight formula (DW = IBW + [0.4(ABW - IBW)]) was used for obese patients (those weighing more than 120% of IBW) to determine the proper heparin dose.

B. Braun Medical Inc. (B. Braun) announced today the availability of large volume heparin infusion solutions. Based on the new United States Pharmacopeia (USP) standards for heparin products ...