Question

A 76-year-old man with atrial fibrillation on apixaban requires urgent laparotomy for perforated ulcer. Last dose 6 hours ago. Renal function normal. What is the most appropriate reversal strategy pre-op?

Accepted Answer

Prothrombin complex concentrate (off-label) and consider tranexamic acid

Answer

Vitamin K IV

Answer

Idarucizumab

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Fresh frozen plasma only

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Protamine sulfate

Practice question

A 76-year-old man with atrial fibrillation on apixaban requires urgent laparotomy for perforated ulcer. Last dose 6 hours ago. Renal function normal. What is the most appropriate reversal strategy pre-op?