Hemostatic Agents Flashcards
1
Q
Hemostatic Agents
A
Used to promote coagulation when bleeding cannot be controlled by standard methods like clamping, ligating, hemostatic clips, & electrosurgery
2
Q
Agents administered systemically
A
Calcium gluconate
Calcium chloride
Vitamin K (Konakion®, Mephyton®, or Aquamephyton®)
3
Q
Thrombin
A
Powder for reconstitution
Applied topically and NEVER injected
May be used in conjunction
with other topical hemostatic
agents to control surgical
bleeding