Reducing Surgical Complications in Spine Patients Through a Medication Management Support Program.

Study Design: A hospital-wide medication management program was implemented to ensure that high-risk patients would systematically pause antiplatelet and anticoagulant medications. We analyzed complications before and during the implementation of this program.

Objective: The goal of the study was to determine if a medication management support program was effective for reducing perioperative complications, including hemorrhage, myocardial infarction, stroke, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis.