Table 3.
Methods for anticoagulation reversal.
| Reversed n = 186 | |
|---|---|
| Reversal Agents Useda | |
| FFP | 22% (40) |
| Factor VIIa | 1% (2) |
| Vitamin K | 42% (79) |
| Watch and Wait | 46% (86) |
| Total Dose of Reversal Agent | |
| FFP (ml) Median (IQR) | 516 (387, 622) |
| Factor VIIa (mcg) Mean (SD) | 10026 (14106) |
| Vitamin K (mg) Median (IQR) | 5 (4, 10) |
| Surgical Delay Reasona | |
| Concern for anticoagulation effect | 38% (71) |
| Family reasoning | 2% (3) |
| Medical clearance | 17% (32) |
| No dedicated operating room available | 2% (4) |
| No dedicated surgeon available | 1% (1) |
| No reason for delay dictated | 41% (77) |
a
Multiple anticoagulation reversal strategies or reasons for surgical delays for some patients.