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Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine· 2018Q1

Regional Anesthesia in the Patient Receiving Antithrombotic or Thrombolytic Therapy

Terese T. Horlocker, Erik Vandermeuelen, Sandra L. Kopp, Wiebke Gogarten et al.

Short summary

This review outlines updated guidelines for performing regional anesthesia in patients receiving antithrombotic or thrombolytic therapy, emphasizing risk stratification and management strategies to minimize bleeding complications.

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Key points

  • Updated guidelines address regional anesthesia in patients on antithrombotic/thrombolytic therapy.
  • Risk stratification involves drug type, dose, and timing of therapy interruption.
  • Strategies focus on minimizing the risk of neuraxial hematoma.
  • Recommendations aim to balance pain management with patient safety.

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Abstract

status: Published

The authors' abstract, as published at the source. Regional Anesthesia & Pain Medicine, 2018 · DOI ↗

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Field: Internal Medicine

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