Key result
Recommendations for the safe practice of regional anaesthesia with simultaneous use of anticlotting drugs are similar across guidelines, though some differences exist and a European consensus is needed.
Why the study?
What are the recommendations for safe regional anaesthesia in patients taking anticlotting drugs?
Population
Patients scheduled for surgery taking anticlotting drugs (anticoagulants and antiplatelet agents)
Design
Review
Authors
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Guidelines for regional anaesthesia with anticoagulants align closely; leaves open the need for European consensus to address differences.
What are the recommendations for safe regional anaesthesia in patients taking anticlotting drugs?
This review highlights the similarities and differences in current guidelines for regional anaesthesia in patients on anticlotting drugs, emphasizing the need for a unified European consensus.
Llau et al. (2007) conducted a review in Patients scheduled for surgery requiring regional anaesthesia and anticlotting drugs. Regional anaesthesia with simultaneous use of anticlotting drugs was evaluated. Recommendations for the safe practice of regional anaesthesia with simultaneous use of anticlotting drugs are similar across guidelines, though some differences exist and a European consensus is needed.
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