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- Title
Management of patients with proximal femur fractures under DOACs.
- Authors
Maegele, Marc
- Abstract
Purpose: In the past, preinjury direct oral anticoagulant (DOAC) intake has led to delays in time to surgery (TTS) in patients with proximal femur fractures and delays in surgery have been associated with impaired outcomes. Although healthcare institutions/federal committees have set rules for treatment within 24 h of injury, comprehensive guidelines for the perioperative management of these patients, in particular when on preinjury DOACs, are still lacking. This contribution aims to summarize the current evidence on the safe time window for surgery in patients with proximal femur fractures on preinjury DOACs and to outline therapeutic options if emergency DOAC reversal becomes necessary. Methods: Narrative review based upon selective review of the pertinent literature. Results: For the majority of patients with proximal femur fractures and on preinjury DOACs, early surgery appears safe as soon as medical clearance has been obtained. There may be an increase in the need for blood products but with data not yet conclusive. Work-up including assessment of remaining anticoagulant activity and potential reversal should be restricted to patients at risk for bleeding complications, in particular in the presence of renal/hepatic impairment. Methodology for rapid assessment of DOACs including quantitative/qualitative concentration levels is work in progress. In the case of bleeding, rapidly acting reversal agents are available. Conclusion: Preinjury DOAC use should not routinely delay surgery in patients with proximal femur fractures.
- Subjects
ANTICOAGULANTS; MEDICAL protocols; SURGERY; PATIENTS; PATIENT safety; DISEASE management; FRACTURE fixation; TREATMENT effectiveness; ORAL drug administration; PROXIMAL femoral fractures; ANTIDOTES; MEDICAL appointments; TREATMENT delay (Medicine); TIME; PERIOPERATIVE care; PHARMACODYNAMICS
- Publication
European Journal of Trauma & Emergency Surgery, 2024, Vol 50, Issue 2, p359
- ISSN
1863-9933
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s00068-024-02472-4