A 65-year-old with minor head injury on apixaban presents 2 hours after fall; GCS 15, brief LOC, normal neuro exam. CT head is negative. What is the a...

Question

A 65-year-old with minor head injury on apixaban presents 2 hours after fall; GCS 15, brief LOC, normal neuro exam. CT head is negative. What is the appropriate disposition?

Accepted Answer

Discharge with head injury precautions after observation and shared decision-making

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Admit all anticoagulated patients for 24-hour observation

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Reverse apixaban with andexanet in all cases

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Withhold anticoagulation permanently

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Obtain MRI before discharge

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A 65-year-old with minor head injury on apixaban presents 2 hours after fall; GCS 15, brief LOC, normal neuro exam. CT head is negative. What is the appropriate disposition?