Anti anti coagulation injection?

[danielgilboa]

Hi,

The risks of low coagulation (high INR) are known. And I mean "in the range" high. I was wondering whether there is some instant way of reducing the INR in case of injury? I would like to have some kind of ampule or loaded syringe I can use in case of injury. This concerns me a bit due to the fact I am doing more and more mountain biking where there is some risk of falling, bruising or worse than that.

 

[Nancy]

There are injections that can be given in the hospital setting (Vitamin K). My husband has had it when he needed fast surgery.

But it has to be dosed according to your own set of circumstances at that time and then carefully monitored to look at the INR. The shot works fast, but leaving your system is VERY slow, and the Coumadin level has to be constantly monitored to get it up to therapeutic level. It took them about 2 weeks in the hospital after surgery to get him therapeutic level enough to go home.

As far as I know, this is NOT a do it yourself thing. It's too dangerous without constant labwork.

 

[tommy]

There are some products that help stop (external) bleeding. There were some posts on that a while ago. They won't help with internal bleeding and bruising.

 

[Guest]

Vitamin K works in 4 to 6 hours. However, it leaves you susceptible to clots for up to about 2 weeks.

Your best bet is a companion with a set of wheels who can apply pressure and get you to an emergency room.

 

[ALCapshaw2]

What are the names of the superficially applied products that counteract anti-coagulation at the injury site?

AL Lodwick - what are your thoughts about those products?

'AL Capshaw'

 

[JimL]

I bought a package of BLEED-X, and carry it in my glove compartment. I think I'll maybe remember to bring it along to Golden. I've not yet had to use it.

 

[Guest]

I have never talked to or had e-mail from anyone who used Bleed-X.

 

[danielgilboa]

Thanks all.
I looked up bleed-X. It looks like a nice solution for moderate external bleeding. I will probably get one.
I understand from Al, there is no way to get the coagulation time down instantaniously, leaving us with serious problems in case of internal or severe external injury.
Any experience with severe injuries and how they were treated?

 

[Granbonny]

I cannot reall anyone on coumadin that had hurt themselves so badly..that they had to go to ER. A few have posted that they cut themselves..but had it stopped pretty soon.As long as you keep your INR in range..I don't think you would bleed too much from a fall. as a scraped arm, ect.... Just be careful, wear that helmet and maybe long sleeves. Bonnie

 

[Granbonny]

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I think, too, the longer you are post-op..coumadin taker..I tend to forget about being careful. Last Monday, my hubby and son were re-roofing my daughter's front porch. I was under there picking up scraps of old shingles..when a full can of wasp spray rolled off the roof right passed my head. Hubby chewed me out..said, what if it had been my crowbar? Bonnie

 

[Guest]

Crowbars don't roll as well as aerosol cans do.