Neck of Femur Fracture

Refer to trauma registrar (bleep 1222)

If the patient takes apixaban, edoxaban, rivaroxaban or dabigatran, trust guidelines suggest administering tranexamic acid 1g IV in the Emergency Department. 

If the patient takes apixaban, edoxaban or rivaroxaban, refer to:
http://ouh.oxnet.nhs.uk/TraumaUnit/Document%20Library/Protocols%20and%20Guidance/NOF%20and%20apixaban.edoxaban.rivaroxaban.pdf

If the patient takes dabigatran, refer to:
http://ouh.oxnet.nhs.uk/TraumaUnit/Document%20Library/Protocols%20and%20Guidance/NOF%20and%20dabigatran.pdf