Show Notes
This week's episode covers the useful topics of topical haemostatic agents and anticoagulants. We discuss principles of haemostasis, the coagulation cascade, how topical haemostatic agents work, the different classes and when to use them. We also cover anticoagulants, the different types, how they work, when to stop them before surgery and how to reverse them if you need to quickly! Great high yield topics for the exam. Disclaimer The information in this podcast is intended as a revision ...
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