Starting on:
Feb 9, 2023
Ending on:
Apr 4, 2023
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Venue:
Karatina Level IV Hospital
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Karatina District Hospital
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Feb 9, 2023
Ending on:
Apr 4, 2023
Moderator(s):
Karatina Level IV Hospital
Max Credits:
3 Points
Provider:
Karatina District Hospital
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Antiplatelets - Do we postpone surgery
Starting on:
Feb 9, 2023 9:00 AM
Feb 9, 2023 9:00 AM
Ending on:
Apr 4, 2023 10:30 AM
Apr 4, 2023 10:30 AM
Venue:
Karatina Level IV Hospital
Karatina Level IV Hospital
Description
The anaesthesiologist discussed on the mechanism of action of antiplatelets and emphasized on why surgery should be postponed for patients on those drugs
Objectives
1. What are platelets and the percentage that is needed for haemostasis to occur.
2. Discussion on mechanism of action of antiplatelets
3. Individual antiplatelet agents.
4. Guidelines of postponing surgery
Presenters
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Dr.
Benson Ngari
Consultant anaesthesiologist
Karatina Level IV Hospital