Dosing Medications for Coagulopathy Reversal in Patients with Extreme Obesity

Reversal of anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications is a priority in the management of patients with severe injury with the goal of minimizing further bleeding without thrombotic complications. There are few studies however evaluating dosing of reversal agents in the setting of trauma specific to patients with extreme obesity. Nevertheless, clinicians must still make decisions, balancing concerns of ongoing bleeding with excessive thrombosis.
Source: The Journal of Emergency Medicine - Category: Emergency Medicine Authors: Source Type: research