Reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) in inpatients having surgery: summary of NICE guidance
- 17 May 2007
- Vol. 334 (7602), 1053-1054
- https://doi.org/10.1136/bmj.39174.678032.ad
Abstract
Deep vein thrombosis occurs in over 20% of patients having major surgery and over 40% of patients having major orthopaedic surgery. The postoperative risk of pulmonary embolism can be as high as 5% in the highest risk groups. However, many patients are probably not currently receiving adequate prophylactic measures.1 2 This article summarises the most recent guidance from the National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE) on how to reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism in inpatients having surgery.3Keywords
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