Optimal Timing of Initiation of Thromboprophylaxis after Nonoperative Blunt Spinal Trauma: A Propensity-Matched Analysis.
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DOI: 10.1016/j.jamcollsurg.2018.01.006
Abstract: BACKGROUND Patients with spinal trauma have the highest risk of a venous thromboembolism. Although anticoagulation is recommended, its optimal timing is not well-defined. We aimed to assess the impact of early initiation of thromboprophylaxis in… read more here.
Keywords: initiation thromboprophylaxis; timing initiation; spinal trauma; optimal timing ... See more keywords
Optimal timing of initiation of thromboprophylaxis in spine trauma managed operatively: A nationwide propensity-matched analysis of trauma quality improvement program
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DOI: 10.1097/ta.0000000000001916
Abstract: BACKGROUND Patients with spinal trauma are at high risk for venous thromboembolic events (VTE). Guidelines recommend prophylactic anticoagulation but they are unclear on timing of initiation of thromboprophylaxis. The aim of our study was to… read more here.
Keywords: initiation; timing initiation; initiation thromboprophylaxis; operative intervention ... See more keywords