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Procedures | NSAIDS, Aspirin | Coumadin | Others* |
Arthrograms | No restrictions | No restrictions | No restrictions |
Steroid injection | No restrictions | No restrictions | No restrictions |
Joint aspiration | Stop 5 days prior to procedure | Stop 5 days prior to procedureA | Stop 5 days prior to procedure |
Bone biopsy | Stop 5 days prior to procedure | Stop 5 days prior to procedureB | Stop 5 days prior to procedure |
Others*: Plavix,Clopidorel, Ticlid, Aggrenox etc.
A:No need to check INR
B:Check INR on the day of procedure
No restrictions are necessary.
See UW radiology policy See UW radiology policy See UW radiology policy. Please follow UW radiology premedication policies.
NPO is not necessary for arthrograms, steroid injections and joint aspirations. 6 hours of NPO is required for bone biopsies.