Deep Vein Thrombosis and Its Prevention in Critically Ill Adults
Archives of Internal MedicinePublished 28 May 2001
John Attia, Joel G. Ray, D’Arcy Duquette, James D. Douketis, Jeffrey S. Ginsberg, William Geerts
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Critically ill patients commonly develop DVT, with rates that vary from 22% to almost 80%, depending on patient characteristics, so more potent prophylactic regimens other than unfractionated or low-molecular-weight heparins alone may be needed with higher-risk groups.
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Critically ill patients commonly develop DVT, with rates that vary from 22% to almost 80%, depending on patient characteristics. Methods of prophylaxis proven in one group do not necessarily generalize to other critically ill patient groups. More potent prophylactic regimens other than unfractionated or low-molecular-weight heparins alone may be needed with higher-risk groups.
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