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) |