Background Immobilization of the lower limb is a risk factor for venous thromboembolism
(VTE). Low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) are anticoagulants, which might be used in …

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are known collectively as
venous thromboembolism (VTE). Venous thromboembolic events are common and …

Introduction Venous thromboembolism is a preventable cause of death in the severely
injured patient. Low-molecular-weight heparins (LMWHs) have been recommended as …

BACKGROUND Thromboprophylaxis can reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE)
during lower-limb immobilisation, but it is unclear whether or not this translates into …

Serial venous duplex scans (VDS) were done in 507 trauma patients with at least one risk
factor (RF) for venous thromboembolism (VTE) during a 2-year study period. Deep vein …

The risk for venous thromboembolism (VTE) associated with lower limb immobilisation is
unclear, owing to of a lack of evidence from studies in this patient group. However, six small …

Background Thromboembolism is a recognised preventable complication following lower
limb immobilisation. This study evaluates an institution's experience of outpatient Venous …

Die venöse Thromboembolie ist eine häufige Komplikation bei kritisch kranken Patienten
und geht mit einer hohen Morbidität und Mortalität einher. Die meisten auf Intensivstation …

This paper explores patients' perceptions of a new service and protocol for managing
outpatient venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis, using either subcutaneous …

Thromboprophylaxis in orthopedic surgery Page 1 Chapter 5 Thromboprophylaxis in
orthopedic surgery David Warwick The risk in orthopedic surgery Some orthopedic procedures …