DVT Prophylaxis
First Things First (assess & treat for the following)
- Assess risk factors for VTE (see “History and Physical”).
- Assess for contraindications to pharmacologic thromboprophylaxis
- Active uncontrolled bleeding
- High risk of spinal hematoma (fracture, spinal surgery)
- High risk of intracranial hemorrhage (trauma, recent stroke, brain surgery)
- Severe thrombocytopenia
- History of heparin-induced thrombocytopenia (no UFH or LMWH)
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Last updated: April 26, 2010
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