All of the following statements are true regarding warfarin toxicity (skin necrosis) except:
Ans. (B) Most common sites are toes and tips of fingers(Ref: Harrison 18/e p433)Common sites of warfarin-induced skin necrosis are breasts, thighs and buttocks.
Anticoagulants and Coagulants
Skin necrosis occurs during initiation of therapy
Most common sites are toes and tips of fingers
Decreased quantity of protein C
Decreased incidence of adverse effects if therapy with LMWH is started.
Most common sites are toes and tips of fingers