Journal article
Screening and Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Critically Ill Patients
Abstract
RATIONALE: Venous thromboembolism is difficult to diagnose in critically ill patients and may increase morbidity and mortality.
OBJECTIVES: To evaluate the cost-effectiveness of strategies to reduce morbidity from venous thromboembolism in critically ill patients.
Authors
Sud S; Mittmann N; Cook DJ; Geerts W; Chan B; Dodek P; Gould MK; Guyatt G; Arabi Y; Fowler RA
Journal
American Journal of Respiratory and Critical Care Medicine, Vol. 184, No. 11, pp. 1289–1298
Publisher
American Thoracic Society
Publication Date
December 1, 2011
DOI
10.1164/rccm.201106-1059oc
ISSN
1073-449X