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A 67-year-old man on dabigatran for AF presents after a fall. Drowsy, GCS 13. O/E: Right-sided weakness, BP 168/95. CT head: Large acute subdural haematoma, 8mm midline shift. Neurosurgery advise urgent evacuation.


Investigations: 

  • HR: 110/min 
  • BP: 168/95 mmHg 
  • GCS: 13 (E3 V4 M6) 
  • Pupils: Equal and reactive


What is the MOST appropriate immediate management of his anticoagulation?

A

Give IV Vitamin K 10mg and prothrombin complex concentrate (PCC).

B

Give idarucizumab 5g IV as two separate 2.5g bolus infusions.

C

Withhold the dabigatran and give activated charcoal via an NG.

D

Give IV tranexamic acid 1g and fresh frozen plasma at 15ml/kg.

E

Start emergent haemodialysis and delay the surgery for 24 hours.

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