A 60-year-old on warfarin (INR 2.8) presents with GI bleed and haemodynamic stability. Next best step in anticoagulation management?...

Question

A 60-year-old on warfarin (INR 2.8) presents with GI bleed and haemodynamic stability. Next best step in anticoagulation management?

Accepted Answer

Hold warfarin and manage bleeding source

Answer

Give 4-factor PCC and vitamin K immediately

Answer

Continue warfarin; INR is therapeutic

Answer

Switch to heparin infusion

Answer

Give vitamin K 10 mg IV for all

us-abem MCQ (SBA): Warfarin-Associated Bleeding