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ANTICOAGULATION Resources
The use of anticoagulants continues to be an important therapeutic modality.  These therapies decrease the complications of thrombosis, but carry an inherit risk of bleeding.  Many strategies have been employed to optimize use of these medications.

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General Information

Protocols/Nomograms/Order Forms
Heparin Dosing Guidelines & Nomograms
Warfarin Tools/Resources/Dosing Nomograms
Direct Thrombin Inhibitors
Bridging
DVT Prophylaxis
Anticoagulation Reversal
Other Contributions

Collaborative Practice Agreements
Outpatient Anticoagulation Clinic

Administrative Policies & Procedures
Outpatient Anticoagulation Clinic
Inpatient Anticoagulation Service

Job Descriptions
Outpatient Anticoagulation Clinic
Inpatient Anticoagulation Service

MUE Criteria

These resources have been compiled to help PSW members develop programs and protocols for their practices.  This page should not be considered an all-encompassing reference on the topic.  Specific documents may reflect unique policies, formularies, or laboratory controls and should not be adopted for patient care without a thorough review and evaluation in the context of the user’s patient population and practice site.

Additional aspects of this topic or alternative solutions are welcome and can be submitted to Paul Lata, Anticoagulation Chapter Editor.

Disclaimer: Use of any website content and/or requested documents is not meant to replace professional judgment. Documents and materials have not been peer reviewed.  Pharmacists should always exercise caution and cross reference materials while caring for patients. PSW and the other contributors to this site do not assume legal or other liability for errors made while using this information.