blood drugs Flashcards
1
Q
warfaren induced skin necrosis is caused by…
A
early depletion of protein C resulting in a paradoxical hypercoaguable state in the first several days after warfaren
2
Q
how do you fix warfaren induced necrosis
A
stop the warfaren, initiate vit k, and heparin, treat with silver sulfadiazene to take care of the skin damage
3
Q
how do you prevent warfarin necrosis?
A
bridge with heparin
4
Q
how do you treat warfaren toxicity that is an emergency? like an intracranial hemorrage
A
Transfuse fresh frozen plasma
