Tag: DVT
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis in Major Orthopedic Surgery
Few head-to-head treatment comparisons have sufficient evidence. Most studies evaluated low molecular weight heparin (LMWH), not low-risk interventions (such as aspirin and mechanical devices); most reported on total deep... read more
Principles learned from a successful VTE improvement program
Principles learned from a successful improvement program can increase compliance and reduce hospital acquired VTEs (HA-VTEs) across multiple institutions. Can a single institution’s VTE prophylaxis program be scaled to... read more
Which position is safest for central line placement: subclavian, jugular, femoral?
Where to place a central venous catheter is a decision driven mainly by individual experience and preference. The limited evidence available has not established any site as superior; the subclavian position has been reported... read more
IVC Filters Provide No Advantage in Trauma Care
Trauma patients who received an inferior vena cava (IVC) filter to prevent pulmonary embolism (PE) had no survival advantage, according to a new study.... read more
