Clexane and biopsys

[judes]

I am due to have a lung biopsy in a couple of weeks, anyone any idea of the protocols for starting stopping Clexane?

I'd like to have some idea before I see the docs, it's not that I dont trust therm....but

[judes]

Thanx Lynn thats more or less what I thought and what I would do, but as you say need to discuss.I just have a lot going on just now, will prob blog over week end.

[jessielou]

Hi judes

As Lynn says discuss with docs, I just wanted to say we here for you, keep in touch, good luck and let us know how you doing.

Take care gentle hugs love Sheena xxxxx

[lucky1]

Heparin has a rated 12 hour half life so missing the dose before the procedure should be all that is required. As others have said consult with your doc for confirmation

[Manofmendip]

Hi Judes

When I had cardic bypass surgery I was on Warfarin, which i stopped a week before surgery and started Fragmin the same day that I stopped Warfarin. On the day of surgery I missed my morning Fragmin shot, as the surgeon said that they would be using IV Heparin during the operation. I re-started Fragmin shortly after coming round in ICU and started Warfarin the next day; keeping the Fragmin going until my INR was back in range.