Withholding Drugs for Surgery Flashcards
1
Q
How long before surgery should ACEIs and ARBs be stopped?
A
24 hours/day of (conflicting guidance)
2
Q
Do diuretics need to be stopped before surgery?
A
No
(maybe potassium sparing ones should be stopped conflicting advice)
3
Q
Do isosorbide mononitrate or nicorandil need stopped pre-operatively?
A
No
4
Q
How long before surgery should warfarin be stopped?
A
5 days
5
Q
When should warfarin be restarted?
A
When patient can manage oral intake e.g. evening or day after surgery
