[Protocol in interventions in ambulatory surgery of patients under anticoagulant therapy]

Protocol is established for out-patient surgery for subjects in therapy with oral anticoagulants. A brief description is given of the pharmacologic action of coumarins and hydantoins and all other drugs that strengthen or inhibit their effects are reviewed. Modalities are established for suspending anticoagulant therapy and guide-lines are indicated for dental and oral and ear, nose and throat surgery. Mention is mode of possible complications and eventual treatment.