This article discusses the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and is part of the
Seventh American College of Chest Physicians Conference on Antithrombotic and …

• Design: either prospective cohort studies or control groups of randomized trials•
Interventions: no prophylaxis used

Thieme: Fractures of the Pelvis and Acetabulum: Principles and Methods of Management—Fourth
Edition Page 1 To access additional material or resources available with this e-book, please …

The Eastern Association for the Surgery of Trauma (EAST) has taken a leadership role in the
development of evidenced-based practice guidelines for trauma. 1 These original guidelines …

The rationale for prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism (VfE) is based on the clinically
silent nature of the disease, the relatively high prevalence among hospitahzed patients, and …

Background Our objective was to systematically review the incidence of deep vein
thrombosis (DVT) and the efficacy of thromboprophylaxis in critically ill adults, including …

The article presents several guidelines and recommendations on the use and monitoring of
heparin. Consensus revised the draft guidelines. The guideline was reexamined by a …

Background Trauma surgeons use a variety of methods to prevent venous
thromboembolism (VT). The rationale for their use frequently is based on conclusions from …

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a significant cause of morbidity and mortality worldwide.
Anticoagulation is the preferred treatment for VTE, however, in selected patient populations …

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