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Very early initiation of chemical venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after blunt solid organ injury is safe

Authors :
Murphy, Patrick B.
Sothilingam, Niroshan
Stewart, Tanya Charyk
Batey, Brandon
Moffat, Brad
Gray, Daryl K.
Parry, Neil G.
Vogt, Kelly N.
Source :
Canadian Journal of Surgery. April, 2016, Vol. 59 Issue 2, p118, 5 p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

Background: The optimal timing of initiating low--molecular weight heparin (LMWH) in patients who have undergone nonoperative management (NOM) of blunt solid organ injuries (SOIs) remains controversial. We describe the safety [...]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
0008428X
Volume :
59
Issue :
2
Database :
Gale General OneFile
Journal :
Canadian Journal of Surgery
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
edsgcl.449937105
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1503/cjs.010815