ICU SEDATION GUIDELINES

Documented high Factor VIII inhibitor in bleeding or surgical patient. PT > 1.5 times normal. DDAVP (vasopressin) Yes, I know it is not a blood product, but I didn't know where else to put it. Increases factor VIII and von Willebrand's factor by releasing them from endothelial cells. Factor VIII levels may peak 2-3 times higher than baseline. ................
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