Preoperative Bleeding Risk Assessment
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Clinical Strategies for Avoiding Blood Transfusion in ...
download-a.akamaihd.netPerform a thorough preoperative workup. Methodical history taking, physical examination, and judicious diagnostic tests should be part of an integrated assessment approach to facilitate perioperative plan-ning. Identify abnormalities of coagulation and previous treatments that may increase the risk of blood loss. 3.
4.7 Algorithm for the Peri-operative Management of ...
www.mtw.nhs.ukdoses OR UFH infusion until bleeding risk diminishes If bleeding risk intermediate / low then use split doses of Dalteparin (50% therapeutic dose twice daily) for first few days post-operatively (and then recommence once daily dosing as bleeding risk diminishes) 3. Recommence usual Warfarin dose on evening of surgery if no excessive bleeding.
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a1.mayomedicallaboratories.comof bleeding or other major risk factors for bleeding or with expected further decrease in platelet count. B. Transfused when the platelet count < 50,000/ul and the patient will have a biopsy or minor surgery within one day. C. Transfused when the platelet count is less than 100,000/ul in the perioperative period for the
When patients on warfarin need surgery - Zunis
zunis.orgthereafter if there is ongoing bleeding or a high risk for bleeding. Vitamin Kcan be used in semiurgent sit-uations (ie, if surgery or an invasive procedure must be done within 24–96 hours). Because high doses (5–10 mg) can cause postoperative resistance to warfarin,18smaller doses (1–2.5 mg) should be used if the patient is expected