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. 2024 Feb 2;8(1):102334. doi: 10.1016/j.rpth.2024.102334

Table 2.

Prophylaxis details by surgery risk status.

Type of surgery Procedural characteristics Antifibrinolytic therapy only Antifibrinolytic therapy + DDAVP Antifibrinolytic therapy + VWF concentrate DDAVP only None
Major
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    Body cavity was entered

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    Mesenchymal barrier entered (pleura, peritoneum, or dura)

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    Fascial plane was opened

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    Organ was removed

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    Normal anatomy was operatively altered (circumcision, septoplasty, tonsillectomy, and adenoidectomy)

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    Interventions involving joints

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    Third molar extractions

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    Surgery where severe hemorrhage is possible

Number of events 44 12 3 0 0
Antifibrinolytic frequency Twice daily (1); 3 times daily (41); 4 times daily (1) Three times daily Three times daily NA NA
Antifibrinolytic duration (d) 8 (5-10) 7 (7-10) 10 (7.5-10) NA NA
DDAVP or VWF concentrate dose (n), route of administration,and dosage NA Dose (n): 1 Route: IN (10), i.v. (2) Dose: weight-based (IN) 0.3 mcg/kg i.v. Dose (n): median 1, range 1-3 Route: i.v. Dose: 40-50 units/kg NA NA
DDAVP or VWF concentrate timing NA Preprocedural (n = 12) Preprocedural (n = 2)
Preprocedural, days 1 and 3 (n = 1)
NA NA
Bleeding events 0 1 major: hemoglobin drop >2 g, hospital admission 0 0 0
Bleeding event treatment NA Antifibrinolytics, DDAVP NA NA NA
Minor
Invasive operative procedure in which only skin, mucous membranes, or superficial connective tissue was manipulated. Includes scopes, IUD insertion, therapeutic intramuscular injections, tympanostomy, and bone marrow biopsy.
Number of events 56 2 4 1 3
Antifibrinolytic frequency Daily (6); twice daily (6); 3 times daily (40); 4 times daily (2); unknown (2) Three times daily (1); 4 times daily (1) Three times daily (4) NA NA
Antifibrinolytic duration (d) 2 (2-3) 3.5 (2.75-4.25) 4 (2.75-5) NA NA
DDAVP or VWF concentrate dose (n), route of administration, and dosage NA Dose: 1
Route: IN (2)
Dose: weight-based (IN)
Dose: 1 Route: i.v. (4) Dose: 40 (37.1-42.5) units/kg Dose: 1 Route: IN Dose: weight-based NA
DDAVP or VWF concentrate timing NA Preprocedural (n = 2) Preprocedural (n = 4) Preprocedural NA
Bleeding events 4
- 2 CRNM
- 2 calls to the nursing team
1
1 CRNM: ER visit for surgical site bleeding
1
1 CRNM: surgical site bleeding requiring medication
0 1
1 CRNM: surgical site bleeding, call to nurses, ER visit for bleeding
Bleeding event treatment Antifibrinolytics (2) Antifibrinolytics VWF concentrate NA Antifibrinolytics
Dental
Nonthird molar extractions, crowns, and fillings
Number of events 28 3 5 0 0
Antifibrinolytic frequency Daily (2); twice daily (3); 3 times daily (23) Three times daily (3) Three times daily (5)
Antifibrinolytic duration (d) 5 (3-10) 10 (8.5-10) 3 (2-7)
DDAVP or VWF concentrate dose (n), route of administration, and dosage NA Dose (n): 1
Route: IN (2), i.v. (1)
Dose: weight-based (IN) 0.3 mcg/kg (i.v.)
Dose (n): 1
Route: i.v. (5)
Dose: 50 units/kg (range, 30-50)
DDAVP or VWF concentrate timing NA Preoperative (3) Preoperative (5)
Bleeding events 0 0 0
Bleeding event treatment NA NA NA

Data are reported as median with IQR, unless otherwise stated.

CRNM, clinically relevant nonmajor bleeding; DDAVP, desmopressin; Dose (n), number of doses; ER, emergency room; IN, intranasal; IUD, intrauterine device; i.v., intravenous; NA, not applicable; VWF, von Willebrand factor.