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Anaes SAQsVenous thromboembolism prophylaxis

Anaes SAQs · Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis

The anticoagulants and the neuraxial anaesthesia

Final SAQ — the spinal epidural haematoma risk; the ASRA/ESRA intervals (the LMWH 12 h, the fondaparinux 36-42 h, the DOACs 2-3 days, the clopidogrel 7 days); the catheter removal at the trough; the monitoring for the haematoma (the motor block, the severe back pain); and the immediate decompression if suspected.

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Discuss the timing of the anticoagulants around the neuraxial anaesthesia (the spinal and the epidural) to minimise the risk of the spinal haematoma.

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Discuss the timing of the anticoagulants around the neuraxial anaesthesia (the spinal and the epidural) to minimise the risk of the spinal haematoma.

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  1. [1]Lohr J, et al. Evolution of the Caprini risk assessment score. J Vasc Surg Venous Lymphat Disord, 2026.PMID 42331469
  2. [42331470]Bersten AD, Soni N (eds) Oh's Intensive Care Manual. 8th edition, Elsevier, 2018.
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