Neuraxial Anticoag

Question 1

how long from last dose BEFORE block can be attempted: plavix

Answer 1

7 days

Question 2

how long from last dose BEFORE epidural can be removed: plavix

Answer 2

5-7 days

Question 3

how long from last dose BEFORE block can be attempted: coumadin

Answer 3

5 days
or
INR <1.4

Question 4

how long from last dose BEFORE epidural can be removed: coumadin

Answer 4

INR <1.4

Question 5

how long from last dose BEFORE block can be attempted: Heparin

Answer 5

4 hrs
or
normal PTT

Question 6

how long from last dose BEFORE epidural can be removed: Heparin

Answer 6

4 hrs
or
normal PTT

Question 7

Wait time to resume normal dosing AFTER block: Heparin

Answer 7

> =1hr

Question 8

Wait time to resume dosing AFTER epidural removed: Heparin

Answer 8

> =1hr

Question 9

how long from last dose BEFORE block can be attempted: lovenox

Answer 9

normal dose: 12 hrs
high dose: 24 hrs

Question 10

how long from last dose BEFORE epidural can be removed: lovenox

Answer 10

12-24 hrs

Question 11

Wait time to resume normal dosing AFTER block: lovenox

Answer 11

america: 24 hrs
germany: 4 hrs

Question 12

Wait time to resume dosing AFTER epidural removed: lovenox

Answer 12

> =2 hrs