Abstract
Introduction: Heparin is a safe, effective approach to preventing venous thromboembolism. The objectives of this study were to identify the rates and types of thromboprophylaxis used in the ICU. Hypothesis: We hypothesized that approximately 80% of patients would receive some anticoagulation, that mechanical prophylaxis would be infrequent, and that low molecular weight heparin (LMWH) would be used less than unfractionated heparin (UFH). …
Authors
Lauzier F; Williamson D; Griesdale D; Dodek P; Deland E; Cox M; Jacka M; Cartin-Ceba R; Hall R; 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.0000424982.68138.e7
ISSN
0090-3493