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Trauma, Vol. 8, No. 4, 233-247 (2006)
DOI: 10.1177/1460408606076823
© 2006 SAGE Publications

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Venous thromboprophylaxis in trauma: a review

Karanjit Singh Mangat

South Birmingham Trauma Unit, Selly Oak Hospital, Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 6JD, UK, Karanjit_Mangat{at}hotmail.com

Akshay Mehra

South Birmingham Trauma Unit, Selly Oak Hospital, Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 6JD, UK

Idnan Yunas

South Birmingham Trauma Unit, Selly Oak Hospital, Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 6JD, UK

Keith Porter

South Birmingham Trauma Unit, Selly Oak Hospital, Raddlebarn Road, Birmingham, B29 6JD, UK

Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among trauma patients. In the UK, the Government has recently acknowledged this and, with the impending National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines, is hoping to provide uniform direction of prophylactic measures for inpatients of all hospital specialties. Numerous comprehensive guidelines currently exist and provide an evidence-based approach to prophylaxis of this potentially preventable condition. This article helps to clarify the current evidence regarding prophylactic measures, along with an introduction to the new NICE guidelines and their place in the management of trauma patients.

Key Words: prophylaxis • trauma • venous thromboembolism


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