INR Flashcards
1
Q
raised INR in operation
>2.0
A
administer prothrombinex 35-50iu/kg if INR is high
this is an urgent and reversal anticoagulation is required.
prothrombin complex IV can act as a rapid reversal agent, used when patients are admitted with INR >2.0
2nd line fresh frozen plasma 15ml/kg
2
Q
raised INR >10
A
oral vitamin K 5mg
no overt bleeding is present and patient is not due for trheatre
3
Q
raised INR
A
3mg vitamin K IV if patient was going was going to theatre the following day
