Abstract | BACKGROUND: Current evidence-based guidelines provide recommendations for prophylaxis and treatment of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in a variety of surgical patients. DATA SOURCES: CONCLUSIONS:
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Authors | James E Muntz, Franklin A Michota |
Journal | American journal of surgery
(Am J Surg)
Vol. 199
Issue 1 Suppl
Pg. S11-20
(Jan 2010)
ISSN: 1879-1883 [Electronic] United States |
PMID | 20103080
(Publication Type: Journal Article, Review)
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Copyright | Copyright 2010 Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved. |
Chemical References |
- Anticoagulants
- Vitamin K
- Heparin
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Topics |
- Anticoagulants
(administration & dosage)
- Contraindications
- Heparin
(therapeutic use)
- Humans
- Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices
- Patient Care Team
- Postoperative Complications
(therapy)
- Practice Guidelines as Topic
- Renal Insufficiency
(complications)
- Risk Factors
- Stockings, Compression
- Surgical Procedures, Operative
- Venous Thromboembolism
(therapy)
- Vitamin K
(antagonists & inhibitors)
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