Uncomplicated epidural removal in a patient on a therapeutic heparin infusion: a case report.

Lizbeth Hu Janet Adegboye Angela Tung ChangMarie HannaKellie M Jaremko

Published in: Regional anesthesia and pain medicine (2024)

A multidisciplinary discussion is paramount to weigh the risk of epidural haematoma if a catheter is removed on therapeutic anticoagulation against catastrophic thrombosis if anticoagulation is paused.

Keyphrases

venous thromboembolism
spinal cord
atrial fibrillation
pulmonary embolism
low dose
case report
spinal cord injury
quality improvement
ultrasound guided