Abstract
Introduction: The frequency, predisposition and significance of venous thrombi outside the legs are unclear. Our objective was to describe the incidence, risk factors, and consequences of non-leg venous thrombi in the ICU. Hypothesis: We hypothesized that non-leg-thrombi would occur in 2% of patients, would have no specific risk factors, and would not increase mortality. Methods: We conducted nested observational study in a 3746 patient …
Authors
Lamontagne F; Heels-Ansdell D; Mcintyre L; Dodek P; Meade M; Skrobik Y; McDonald E; Vallance S; Zytaruk N; Cook D
Journal
Critical Care Medicine, Vol. 40, No. 12, pp. 1–328
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
December 2012
DOI
10.1097/01.ccm.0000424973.14773.24
ISSN
0090-3493