Anticoagulants

Question 1

Anticoagulants

Answer 1

Used to prevent blood clotting in many types of peripheral and cardiovascular procedures

Question 2

Using irrigating solution prevent clots from what and where is it used?

Answer 2

Prevents clot formation when used as irrigating solution in the surgical wound

Question 3

Heparin Sodium

Answer 3

– anticoagulant commonly used in surgery

Question 4

What is a postoperative complication from anticoagulant therapy

Answer 4

Principal postoperative complication of anticoagulant therapy is spontaneous bleeding

Question 5

Protamine Sulfate

Answer 5

Antagonist for heparin toxicity or overdose is Protamine Sulfate