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(T45.5) Poisoning: anticoagulants
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918 115 in individuals diagnosis poisoning: anticoagulants confirmed
Diagnosis poisoning: anticoagulants is diagnosed Women are 13.63% more likely than Men
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Men receive the diagnosis poisoning: anticoagulants
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
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Women receive the diagnosis poisoning: anticoagulants
0 (less than 0.1%)Died from this diagnosis.
Risk Group for the Disease poisoning: anticoagulants - Men aged 75-79 and Women aged 80-84
In Men diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
in in men, the disease manifests at any agein in women, the disease manifests at any age
In Women diagnosis is most often set at age 0-95+
Disease Features poisoning: anticoagulants
Absence or low individual and public risk
Poisoning: anticoagulants - what does this mean
Poisoning from anticoagulants occurs when a person is exposed to a toxic dose of a drug used to inhibit the body's ability to form blood clots. this can lead to excessive bleeding and other serious health complications.
What happens during the disease - poisoning: anticoagulants
Poisoning by anticoagulants is caused by an excessive amount of these drugs in the body, which inhibit the production of clotting factors and prevent the formation of clots. this can lead to excessive bleeding and can cause serious health complications, such as internal bleeding, stroke, or even death.
Clinical Pattern
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How does a doctor diagnose
- Complete physical examination
- Blood tests to measure clotting factors
- Toxicology screen to check for anticoagulants
- Urine tests to check for anticoagulants
- Liver function tests
- Imaging tests (e.g. CT scan, MRI) to check for internal organ damage
- Electrocardiogram (ECG) to check for heart abnormalities
- Ultrasound to check for signs of internal bleeding
Treatment and Medical Assistance
Main goal of the treatment: To reduce the severity of the symptoms caused by poisoning with anticoagulants.
- Administering an antidote to counteract the anticoagulant
- Administering medication to reduce the effects of the anticoagulant
- Administering fluids to replace lost blood
- Performing a blood transfusion to replace lost blood
- Administering vitamin K to help the body clot blood
- Monitoring vital signs to assess the severity of the poisoning
- Providing supportive care to reduce the severity of symptoms
- Monitoring for signs of internal bleeding
- Administering medications to reduce inflammation and pain
12 Days of Hospitalization Required
Average Time for Outpatient Care Not Established
Poisoning: anticoagulants - Prevention
The best way to prevent poisoning from anticoagulants is to ensure that all medications are properly stored and labeled, and to avoid taking medications that are not prescribed by a doctor. additionally, it is important to be aware of the potential side effects of anticoagulants and to seek medical attention immediately if any symptoms of poisoning occur.