
CPD - Head Injury Anticoagulants
🆓 FREE CPD POSTER – LEARNING EPISODE
Topic: Head Injuries on Anticoagulants
From The Pre-Hospital Classroom
This clear and informative CPD poster explores the key considerations for managing patients with head injuries who are taking anticoagulant or antiplatelet medications — a time-critical scenario in pre-hospital care.
Perfect for ambulances, training rooms, or CPD folders, this poster covers:
🧠 Anatomy & Physiology of the brain and bleeding risk
🚨 Key Signs & Symptoms to identify deterioration early
🔬 Simplified Pathophysiology including clotting disruption
📝 Pre-Hospital Assessment tailored for anticoagulated patients
🛠️ Management strategies including escalation and positioning
📋 NICE Guidelines highlighting CT indications and red flags
💡 Includes a reflection prompt to support CPD logging.
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✅ Aimed at FREC, EMT, paramedic & student levels
✅ UK-guideline focused
✅ Free to print and use (A3 recommended)