Antiplatelet or Thrombocytopenia Reversal

Antiplatelet Medications

  • Antiplatelet reversal (with platelet transfusion or DDAVP) is not recommended unless the patient will undergo a neurosurgical procedure

    • If undergoing a neurosurgical procedure: 0.3 mcg/kg DDAVP given IV over 30 minutes

Von Willebrand Syndrome

  • 0.3 mcg/kg DDAVP given IV over 30 minutes

Thrombocytopenia

  • Platelet goal > 50-75 K (consider platelet transfusion if necessary)