Key result
Warfarin exposure in patients with fracture neck of femur was associated with a significantly longer average delay to surgery compared to patients not on warfarin (4.36 vs 1.78 days; p<0.001).
Why the study?
Does warfarin anti-coagulation increase delay to surgery in acute fracture neck of femur admissions?
Observational
No
Does warfarin anti-coagulation increase delay to surgery in acute fracture neck of femur admissions?
Absolute Event Rate: 4.36% vs 1.78%
p-value: p=< 0.001
Warfarin use significantly delays surgery in acute fracture neck of femur admissions, highlighting the need for standardized protocols for pre-operative vitamin K1 administration.
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Warfarin was associated with delayed hip fracture surgery; leaves open whether standardized reversal protocols reduce waits.
Bansal et al. (2005) conducted an observational in Fracture neck of femur. Warfarin vs. Not on warfarin was evaluated on Average delay to surgery (p=< 0.001). Warfarin exposure in patients with fracture neck of femur was associated with a significantly longer average delay to surgery compared to patients not on warfarin (4.36 vs 1.78 days; p<0.001).
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