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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.
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.