Table 2 Clinical characteristics of patients
Characteristics | HIT+ (n = 19) | Control (n = 19) |
|---|---|---|
Demographics | Â | Â |
Age in years (range 21 to 86), mean ± SD | 61 ± 19 | 61 ± 20 |
Male, n (percentage) | 12 (63) | 12 (63) |
Female, n (percentage) | 7 (37) | 7 (37) |
Clinical | Â | Â |
Diagnosis, n (percentage) | Â | Â |
   Gastrointestinal | 7 (37) | 6 (32) |
   Trauma | 6 (32) | 6 (32) |
   Vascular | 3 (16) | 3 (16) |
   Other | 3 (16) | 4 (22) |
Bacteremias, n (percentage) | 7 (37) | 3 (16) |
APACHE II score, mean ± SD | 24 ± 6 | 23 ± 8 |
Heparin exposure | Â | Â |
Intravascular flush, n (percentage) | 19 (100) | 18 (95) |
Subcutaneous | 4 (21) | 6 (32) |
Intravenous | 3 (16) | 2 (11) |
Previous exposure | 13 (68) | 5 (26) |