Abstracts / Posters
Is platelet transfusion answer for patients on antiplatelet drugs requiring emergency surgery under CNB???
Institute : Breach Candy Hospital Trust, Mumbai
ABSTRACT : To study if platelet transfusion is a reasonable way to improve coagulation quickly in patients on anti-platelet therapy prior to CNB in emergency.
METHODS : : Pre-operative platelet transfusion to improve coagulation quickly in patients on anti-platelet therapy prior to CNB in emergency.
RESULTS : We performed an uncomplicated Spinal Anaesthesia in an emergency patient on dual anti-platelet therapy following platelet transfusions successfully.
CONCLUSIONS : Platelet transfusion is a reasonable way to improve coagulation quickly in patients on anti-platelet therapy prior to CNB in emergency.