Journal article
Multicenter evaluation of the use of venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in acutely ill medical patients in Canada
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in acutely ill medical patients has been shown to be safe and effective. Underutilization of this patient safety practice may result in avoidable mortality and morbidity.
OBJECTIVES: We aimed to determine the proportion of hospitalized, acutely ill medical patients across Canada who were eligible to receive thromboprophylaxis and to evaluate the frequency, determinants and appropriateness of …
Authors
Kahn SR; Panju A; Geerts W; Pineo GF; Desjardins L; Turpie AGG; Glezer S; Thabane L; Sebaldt RJ; investigators FTCS
Journal
Thrombosis Research, Vol. 119, No. 2, pp. 145–155
Publisher
Elsevier
Publication Date
1 2007
DOI
10.1016/j.thromres.2006.01.011
ISSN
0049-3848