Journal article
Efficacy and Safety of Anti-Xa-Guided Versus Fixed Dosing of Low Molecular Weight Heparin for Prevention of Venous Thromboembolism in Trauma Patients
Abstract
PURPOSE: Trauma patients are at high risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE). We summarize the comparative efficacy and safety of anti-Xa-guided versus fixed dosing for low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) for the prevention of VTE in adult trauma patients.
METHODS: We searched Medline and Embase from inception through June 1, 2022. We included randomized controlled trials or observational studies comparing anti-Xa-guided versus fixed dosing of …
Authors
Tran A; Fernando SM; Gates RS; Gillen JR; Droege ME; Carrier M; Inaba K; Haut ER; Cotton B; Teichman A
Journal
Annals of Surgery, Vol. 277, No. 5, pp. 734–741
Publisher
Wolters Kluwer
Publication Date
May 2023
DOI
10.1097/sla.0000000000005754
ISSN
0003-4932