Anticoagulants Awareness and Procedures Training Resources

Anticoagulants Awareness and Procedures Residential and Domiciliary Care - Health and Social Care Training Resources

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Presentation in sections you can choose which sections to use. Aims and Objectives included if you want to use the presentation as it has been written. Comes with a 12 Page Handout and a multiple choice end of session assessment.

Learning Objectives:​

• Understand the importance of Anticoagulants in healthcare.​
• Learn about common types of Anticoagulants and their mechanisms of action.​
• Recognise signs and symptoms of bleeding and clotting risks associated with Anticoagulant use.​
• Proper monitoring and documentation procedures for residents/clients on Anticoagulant therapy.​
• Strategies for safe administration and management of Anticoagulants and emergencies related to Anticoagulants in domiciliary and residential care settings.​

Presentation (55 slides)
Aims and Objectives​
Introduction​
SECTION - Importance of Anticoagulants ​
Prevention of Blood Clots and Treatment of Existing Blood Clots​
Cardiovascular Conditions and Prevention of Stroke​
Post-Surgical and Post-Medical Procedure Care and Management of Thromboembolic Disorders​
Individualised Treatment and Improving Quality of Life​
End Comments​
SECTION - Types of Anticoagulants​
Warfarin​
Apixaban​
Rivaroxaban​
Common Considerations for Direct Oral Anticoagulants (DOACs - Apixaban, Rivaroxaban)​
End Comments​
SECTION - Indications for Anticoagulant Therapy​
Anticoagulant Treatment​
Atrial Fibrillation (AF) and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)​
Pulmonary Embolism (PE) and Mechanical Heart Valves​
Ischaemic Heart Disease (Coronary Artery Disease) and Stroke Prevention in High-Risk Individuals​
Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis and Certain Autoimmune Disorders​
SECTION - Risks and Complications​
Understanding and Managing Riks and Complications​
Bleeding Risks​
Signs and Symptoms of Bleeding​
Clotting Risks​
Signs and Symptoms to Monitor​
Preventive Measures and Management​
Emergency Response​
End Comments​
SECTION - Administration and Safety​
Introduction​
Safe Administration Practices​
Resident/Client Education and Involvement​
SECTION - Emergency Response Plan​
Introduction​
Steps in Case of Bleeding or Clotting Emergencies​
SECTION - Summary of Key Points
Key Points
References and Further Reading

Word Documents
12 Page Handout
End of Session Assessment

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