Hematology Flashcards
1
Q
Reversal of warfarin
A
- vitamin K
- Fresh Frozen Plasma
- or PCC (Prothrombin Complex Concentrate)
2
Q
Reversal of heparin
A
Protamine
3
Q
Indication for reversal is generally severe or life threatening hemorrhage
A
- Symptomatic ICH
- hgb <5
- bleeding requiring ≥4 units PRBCs
- hemorrhagic shock
4
Q
Reversal of Dabigatran
A
idarucizumab, hemodialysis
5
Q
Reversal of direct Xa inhibitors
A
- PCC (Prothrombin Complex Concentrate)
- andexanet alfa (not yet available at UMMC and very 💰)