Venous thromboembolism: reducing the risk of venous thromboembolism (deep vein thrombosis and pulmonary embolism) in inpatients undergoing surgery

National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence
Record ID 32007000413
English
Authors' objectives:

This guideline examines the risk of venous thromboembolism and assesses the evidence for the effectiveness of preventative measures. It provides recommendations on the most clinically and cost effective measures to reduce the risk of venous thromboembolism in surgical inpatients, whilst considering potential adverse effects of the various preventative options and patient preferences.

Authors' methods: Clinical guideline
Details
Project Status: Completed
Year Published: 2007
English language abstract: An English language summary is available
Publication Type: Not Assigned
Country: England
MeSH Terms
  • Thromboembolism
Contact
Organisation Name: National Institute for Health and Care Excellence
Contact Address: Level 1A, City Tower, Piccadilly Plaza, Manchester, M1 4BT
Contact Name: nice@nice.nhs.uk
Contact Email: nice@nice.nhs.uk
Copyright: National Institute for Health and Clinical Excellence (NICE)
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