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. 2021 Oct 7;5(Suppl 2):e12589. doi: 10.1002/rth2.12589
First‐line haemostatic precautions to cover a dental extraction, n (%)

Tranexamic acid

Tranexamic acid + desmopressin

Desmopressin

46 (88)

5 (10)

1 (2)

First‐line haemostatic precautions to cover a major surgical procedure, n (%)*

Manage expectantly

Tranexamic acid

Desmopressin

Prothrombin complex concentrate

Fresh frozen plasma

Platelet infusion

Recombinant factor VIIa

2 (2)

49 (54)

26 (28)

1 (1)

3 (3)

6 (7)

3 (3)

Would prophylactic low‐molecular heparin be advised if the patient was at risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) on the local risk assessment tool after major surgery, n (%)

Yes

No

26 (50)

26 (50)

In a 3rd pregnancy would fetal precautions be advised (no Ventouse/rotational forceps/fetal scalp blood sampling/electrodes and oral vitamin K), n (%)

Yes

No

26 (50)

26 (50)

In a 3rd pregnancy would centres recommend avoiding spinal anaesthesia, n (%)

Yes

No

43 (82)

9 (8)

In a 3rd pregnancy would centres recommend avoiding spinal anaesthesia, n (%)

Yes

No

47 (90)

5 (10)