SAQ 1842 – Warfarin reversal after high-speed motorcycle trauma

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A 52-year-old man is brought by ambulance after losing control of his motorcycle at 80 km/h and being thrown several metres onto bitumen. He wore a helmet and protective leathers. He has a mitral valve replacement and takes warfarin; his INR was 3.1 last week. He has abdominal and back pain and tenderness but is haemodynamically stable, GCS 15, and early CXR, pelvic X-ray and FAST scan show no concerning injuries.

List the pertinent risks and benefits to consider when deciding whether to reverse his anticoagulation.

(Marked out of 6.0)


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What agents and doses would you use if you decided to reverse his anticoagulation?

(Marked out of 4.0)


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