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.
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.
Anticoagulants and Coagulants