Question

A 72-year-old man on warfarin for atrial fibrillation presents with massive haematemesis and shock. His INR is 5.0. What is the most appropriate immediate management of his anticoagulation?

Accepted Answer

Administer IV vitamin K and prothrombin complex concentrate

Answer

Stop warfarin only

Answer

Give vitamin K orally only

Answer

Give fresh frozen plasma alone

Answer

Continue warfarin and observe

Practice question

A 72-year-old man on warfarin for atrial fibrillation presents with massive haematemesis and shock. His INR is 5.0. What is the most appropriate immediate management of his anticoagulation?