Blood dialysis: General heparination Before dialysis, 1,000-5,000 u; after dialysis, 1,000-1,500 u/hr continuously or intermittently.
Local heparination 1,500-2,500 u/hr continuously.
Blood perfusion by heart-lung machine 150-300 u/kg.
Continuous IV therapy 1,000-3,000 u.
Intermittent IV therapy 10,000 u then 5,000-10,000 u 4-6 hrly.
SC therapy Initially 10,000-20,000 u or 8,000-10,000 u 8 hrly or 15,000-20,000 u 12 hrly.
Anticoagulation in blood transfusions & blood samples 400-500 u.