Lower limb immobilization is a well-known risk factor for venous thromboembolism (VTE)
accounting for up to 3% of all cases in previous registry data [1]. However, recommendations …

Background: There are no generally accepted guidelines for the prevention of venous
thromboembolism (VTE) in ambulatory patients requiring immobilization after an isolated …

Background Lower limb trauma requiring immobilization is a significant contributor to overall
venous thromboembolism (VTE) burden. The clinical effectiveness of thromboprophylaxis for …

Background Thromboprophylaxis has the potential to reduce venous thromboembolism
(VTE) following lower limb immobilization resulting from injury. Objectives We aimed to …

Objectives & Background Patients with acute lower limb injuries and temporary
immobilisation are at risk of subsequent venous thromboembolic disease (VTE). Recent …

Venous thromboembolic disease is a major global cause of morbidity and mortality. An
estimated 10 million episodes are diagnosed yearly; over half of these episodes are …

Essentials• Thromboprophylaxis after lower limb injury is often based on complex risk
stratification.• Our systematic review identified variables predicting venous …

Guidelines in Emergency Medicine Network (GEMNet): guideline for the use of
thromboprophylaxis in ambulatory trauma patients req Page 1 Guidelines in Emergency …

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

Temporary lower-limb immobilisation following injury is a risk factor for the development of
venous thromboembolism (VTE), which encompasses deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and …