Journal Reviews

Preoperative risk factors: when do you need to refer to the haematologist?

1 September 2016 | | Anticoagulants, Bleeding risk, Coagulation disorders, Herbal medication, High-risk populations, Preoperative assessment

It is essential that clinicians are able to identify and assess which patients are in the high risk category for bleeding during ENT surgery. A full history, including medications, herbal remedies taken, any other medical co-morbidities and family history of...