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General measures for controlling major bleeding events in patients receiving NOAC
| Mechanical compression when possible |
| Determining last dose of NOAC |
| Exams (renal and hepatic function, hemogram, complete coagulogram, and factor anti-Xa) |
| Volume expansion and red cell concentrate, when necessary |
| Activated charcoal if NOAC was taken < 2 hours prior |
NOAC: new oral anticoagulant.
