Journal article
Prevention of VTE in Orthopedic Surgery Patients Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines
Abstract
BACKGROUND: VTE is a serious, but decreasing complication following major orthopedic surgery. This guideline focuses on optimal prophylaxis to reduce postoperative pulmonary embolism and DVT.
METHODS: The methods of this guideline follow those described in Methodology for the Development of Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis Guidelines: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest …
Authors
Falck-Ytter Y; Francis CW; Johanson NA; Curley C; Dahl OE; Schulman S; Ortel TL; Pauker SG; Colwell CW
Journal
CHEST Journal, Vol. 141, No. 2, pp. e278s–e325s
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
February 2012
DOI
10.1378/chest.11-2404
ISSN
0012-3692
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Fields of Research (FoR)
Medical Subject Headings (MeSH)
Combined Modality TherapyDose-Response Relationship, DrugDrug Administration ScheduleEvidence-Based MedicineFibrinolytic AgentsHemorrhageHumansIntermittent Pneumatic Compression DevicesOrthopedic ProceduresPostoperative ComplicationsPulmonary EmbolismRisk FactorsSocieties, MedicalVenous Thromboembolism