INR 5.6, Heparin Drip Ordered [Brain Bleed]

Case #51

A 73-year-old woman with peripheral artery disease presented to the ED with worsening right foot pain.

An ultrasound showed reduced flow.

The ED physician consulted vascular surgery.

A PGY-2 general surgery resident (Dr. B) saw the patient. The case was presented to the attending vascular surgeon (Dr. F).

They admitted her to the hospital and a heparin d…