Controversies in timing of the first dose of anticoagulant prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism after major orthopedic surgery.

Raskob, Gary E

Controversies in timing of the first dose of anticoagulant prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism after major orthopedic surgery. [electronic resource] - Chest Dec 2003 - 379S-385S p. digital

Publication Type: Journal Article; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't; Review

0012-3692

10.1378/chest.124.6_suppl.379s doi


Anticoagulants--administration & dosage
Drug Administration Schedule
Fondaparinux
Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight--administration & dosage
Humans
Leg--surgery
Polysaccharides--administration & dosage
Postoperative Complications--prevention & control
Randomized Controlled Trials as Topic
Time Factors
Venous Thrombosis--prevention & control
Warfarin--administration & dosage