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Article Title: Prothrombin complex concentrate for emergent reversal of warfarin: an international survey of hospital protocols
Authors: Gorlin, J.; Kinney, S.; Fung, M. K.; Tinmouth, A.
Journal: VOX SANGUINIS Volume 112 Issue 6
Date of Publication:2017
Abstract:
For emergent warfarin reversal, four-factor prothrombin complex concentrates (4FPCCs) are recommended by many international guidelines. We surveyed international clinical sites including members of the Biomedical Excellence for Safer Transfusion (BEST) Collaborative. Most sites have emergent warfarin reversal protocols (53% use PCC, 25% use PCC+ plasma and 2% use plasma alone); however, variation between adjusted dosing and fixed dosing was observed.