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Anti Coaglant Procedure

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Patients that have been prescribed warfarin as an anti-coaglant which prevents blood from clotting in vessels. This makes the person more vulnerable if when cut for the blood flow to cease in a normal manner and it may take longer to clot. If prescribed this medication they will attend a Anticoaglant clinic and carry a card which will inform you that they have been prescribed Warfarin. If this happens then Calcium Alginate should be applied with pressure and the area bandaged and possibly

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