Utilization of protocols to lower daily aspirin dose prior to surgical procedures for patients with AERD

Aspirin-lowering and ibuprofen-bridging protocols are safe and effective for patients with aspirin-exacerbated respiratory disease to decrease aspirin dosing prior to elective surgical procedures, but were only utilized in half of surveyed participants, suggesting need for increased awareness. Click here to see our BWH aspirin-lowering protocol. Read more here.