DVT and PE collectively considered as VTE are problems frequently encountered in patients
who have sustained cervical spinal cord injuries. Several means of prophylaxis and …

Multiple studies have addressed deep vein thrombosis chemoprophylaxis timing in
traumatic brain injuries. However, a precise time for safe and effective chemoprophylaxis is …

BACKGROUND The optimal time to initiate chemical thromboprophylaxis (CTP) in patients
who have undergone nonoperative management (NOM) of blunt solid organ injuries (SOI) …

BACKGROUND Patients with spinal trauma are at high risk for venous thromboembolic
events (VTE). Guidelines recommend prophylactic anticoagulation but they are unclear on …

BACKGROUND Research comparing enoxaparin with unfractionated heparin (UFH) given
every 12 hours for venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis after trauma overlooks …

Background: Timing and type of chemoprophylaxis (CP) that should be used in patients with
traumatic brain injury (TBI) remains unclear. We reviewed our institutions experience with …

Hospitalized burn patients meet the criteria for Virchow's triad (endothelial damage,
hypercoagulability, and stasis), predisposing them to venous thromboembolism (VTE) …

Background Patients with traumatic brain injuries (TBIs) have an increased risk of
developing a deep vein thrombosis (DVT), but the risk of hemorrhage expansion with …

Patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) are at an increased risk of developing venous
thromboembolic events (VTE). Pharmacological thromboprophylaxis (PTP) is routinely …

Background Venous thromboembolism is a dreaded complication leading to increased
morbidity and mortality in patients having pelvi-acetabular fractures. Objectives These …