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Explore the implications of regional techniques on bleeding risk, thromboprophylaxis, platelet function, long-acting drugs, clotting abnormalities, thrombocytopenia. Consult the AAGBI Guideline (Nov 2013) for expert insights.
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Considering a regional technique? REFLECT before you inject Is there an increased risk of bleeding? REFLECT ecent thromboprophylaxis? unctional platelet abnormality? ong-acting drugs? e.g.warfarin, clopidogrel lotting abnormalities? hrombocytopenia? Refer to recent AAGBI Guideline November 2013 Association of Anaesthetists of Great Britain and Ireland, Obstetric Anaesthetists’ Association and Regional Anaesthesia UK. Regional anaesthesia and patients with abnormalities of coagulation. Anaesthesia 2013; 68: pages 966-72. This can be viewed online via the following URL: http://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/anae.12359/abstract