Procedures in patients with coagulopathies: Difference between revisions

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*Paracentesis:  Kaji Questions, Thomsen TW. Paracentesis. N Engl J Med 2006; 355: e21.
*Paracentesis:  Kaji Questions, Thomsen TW. Paracentesis. N Engl J Med 2006; 355: e21.
*Roberts, Clin Proc Emer Med 2004; Yu (Clin Liv Dz '01)
*Roberts, Clin Proc Emer Med 2004; Yu (Clin Liv Dz '01)
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Revision as of 20:56, 24 June 2014

Paracentesis

  • no data supporting cutoff values for coags/platelets beyond which paracent should be avoided/prophylactically transfused
  • routine use of FFP and platelets is not recommended
  • contraindicated only if DIC or fibrinolysis
  • incidence of clinically significant bleeding complications low even in liver failure (< 0.2%)
  • Greatly increased serum creatinine levels --> consider post-procedure observation

Thoracentesis

  • Transfuse if plat <50,000, or PT/PTT twice nl range (Mcvay)

Lumbar Puncture

  • Tranfuse if platelets <50,000, or INR >1.4[1]
  • If hemophiliac, replace factor before LP

Central Line

  • No benefit FFP if artery isn't hit (Am J Surg '01)
  • Consider transfuse if plat <50,000
  • Use compressible site if coagulopathic (jury is still out)

See Also

Sources

  • Paracentesis: Kaji Questions, Thomsen TW. Paracentesis. N Engl J Med 2006; 355: e21.
  • Roberts, Clin Proc Emer Med 2004; Yu (Clin Liv Dz '01)
  1. Johnson KS, et al. Lumbar puncture: Technique, indications, contradindications, and complications in adults. Sept 18, 2013. UpToDate.