Goal directed enoxaparin dosing provides superior chemoprophylaxis against deep vein thrombosis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.injury.2016.10.039
Abstract: INTRODUCTION Optimal enoxaparin dosing for deep venous thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis remains elusive. Prior research demonstrated that trauma patients at increased risk for DVT based upon Greenfield's risk assessment profile (RAP) have DVT rates of 10.8%… read more here.
Keywords: goal; enoxaparin dosing; anti levels; goal directed ... See more keywords
Creatinine Clearance May Predict Goal Enoxaparin Dose in Trauma.
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DOI: 10.1097/xcs.0000000000000689
Abstract: BACKGROUND Guidelines for enoxaparin dosing after trauma recommend an initial dose of 40mg twice daily for most patients and then adjusting by anti-Xa levels. Previous studies indicated higher enoxaparin doses are necessary with higher creatinine… read more here.
Keywords: goal enoxaparin; enoxaparin dose; anti levels; twice daily ... See more keywords
Dosage reduction of low weight heparin in patients with renal dysfunction: Effects on anti-Xa levels and clinical outcomes
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0239222
Abstract: Background To prevent bio-accumulation of low molecular weight heparins (LMWHs) in patients with decreased kidney function, dosage reduction and anti-Xa monitoring has been suggested. The aim of this study was to investigate the effect of… read more here.
Keywords: reduction; pre emptive; anti levels; dosage reduction ... See more keywords