title: Use of anticoagulants in hospital and community.
abstract: Drugs affecting haemostasis can be divided into three main groups depending on which component of haemostasis they affect: coagulation, fibrinolysis or platelet activity. This paper looks at the anticoagulant group of drugs, the main compounds in present use, the indications for use, potential side-effects and the implications for nurses when providing patient care.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Butler
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D006801:Humans; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic; D013927:Thrombosis / Q000451:nursing / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants