Journal article
The use of low molecular weight heparin in pediatric patients: A prospective cohort study
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) offer several advantages over standard anticoagulant therapy (unfractionated heparin/warfarin) including predictable pharmacokinetics, minimal monitoring, and subcutaneous administration. Our objective was to determine the safety and efficacy of LMWHs in children.
METHODS: A prospective cohort of children treated with the LMWH enoxaparin (Rhone Poulenc Rorer) was monitored at the Hospital for …
Authors
Dix D; Andrew M; Marzinotto V; Charpentier K; Bridge S; Monagle P; deVeber G; Leaker M; Chan AKC; Massicotte MP
Journal
The Journal of Pediatrics, Vol. 136, No. 4, pp. 439–445
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
April 2000
DOI
10.1016/s0022-3476(00)90005-2
ISSN
0022-3476