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Monitoring and Pathology Tests

by | Aug 25, 2024

Standard laboratory INR/APTT tests are difficult to interpret in the presence of the newer oral anti-coagulation medication. Early haematologist consultation is advised to assist interpretation of the results and assess the risk of bleeding. International Normalised...

Types of Oral Anticoagulation

by | Aug 25, 2024

Vitamin K Antagonists Warfarin Warfarin is a type of vitamin K antagonist which acts by working against vitamin K in the liver. Common indications for its use is in stroke prevention in atrial fibrillation (AF), preventing thrombus formation in patients with...

Introduction

by | Aug 25, 2024

The use of long-term oral anticoagulant (OAC) therapy for the treatment and prevention of thrombosis and thromboembolism is widespread. Emergency providers are likely to encounter patients on OACs on a regular basis.  Warfarin remains the most commonly prescribed oral...

Key Messages

by | Aug 16, 2024

The Victorian State Trauma System provides support and retrieval services for critically injured patients requiring definitive care, transfer and management. This guideline provides evidence based advice on the management of patients who present to Victorian health...