Abstract
From preoperative medications to intraoperative needs to postoperative thromboprophylaxis, anticoagulants are encountered throughout the perioperative period. This review will focus on coagulation testing clinicians utilize to monitor the effects of these medications.
Publication types
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Research Support, N.I.H., Extramural
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Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
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Review
MeSH terms
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Anticoagulants / administration & dosage
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Anticoagulants / adverse effects*
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Blood Coagulation / drug effects*
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Blood Coagulation / physiology
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Humans
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International Normalized Ratio / methods
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International Normalized Ratio / standards
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Monitoring, Intraoperative / methods*
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Monitoring, Intraoperative / standards
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Perioperative Care / methods*
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Perioperative Care / standards
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Physician's Role*
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Physicians / standards
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Point-of-Care Testing / standards
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Prothrombin Time / methods
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Prothrombin Time / standards