TABLE 1.
Procedure | No. of days to hold pre‐procedure | Day of procedure | No. of days to hold post‐procedure |
---|---|---|---|
Bronchoscopy | 2 days | Hold | 2 days |
Colonoscopy | 2 days | Hold | 2 days |
Fine needle aspiration | 1 day | Hold | 1 day |
Core needle biopsy | 1 day | Hold | 1 day |
Paraspinal injections (e.g., for nerve injections) | 1 day | Hold | 1 day |
Lumbar puncture | 3 days | Hold | 1 day |
Tooth extraction | No hold | No hold | No hold |
Multiple dental extractions, more invasive dental work (e.g., implants, root canal) | 2 days | Hold | 2 days |
Joint replacement | 3 days | Hold | 3 days |
Joint injection | 1 day | Hold | 1 day |
Skin punch biopsy | No hold | No hold | No hold |
Mohs procedure | 2 days | Hold | 2 days |
Carpal tunnel release | 3 days | Hold | 3 days |
Renal biopsy | 3 days | Hold | 3 days |
Laminectomy | 3 days | Hold | 3 days |
Neurosurgery | 7 days | Hold | 7 days |
Cardiac ablation, pacemaker placement, or other arterial access required | 1 day | Hold | 1 day |