Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after head and spinal trauma: intermittent pneumatic compression devices versus low molecular weight heparin.

Kurtoglu, Mehmet

Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after head and spinal trauma: intermittent pneumatic compression devices versus low molecular weight heparin. [electronic resource] - World journal of surgery Aug 2004 - 807-11 p. digital

Publication Type: Clinical Trial; Comparative Study; Journal Article; Randomized Controlled Trial

0364-2313

10.1007/s00268-004-7295-6 doi


Adolescent
Adult
Aged
Aged, 80 and over
Brain Concussion--mortality
Cerebral Hemorrhage, Traumatic--mortality
Cervical Vertebrae--injuries
Critical Care
Enoxaparin--administration & dosage
Female
Fibrinolytic Agents--administration & dosage
Hematuria--chemically induced
Hemorrhage--chemically induced
Humans
Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices
Joint Dislocations--mortality
Lumbar Vertebrae--injuries
Male
Middle Aged
Multiple Trauma--mortality
Outcome and Process Assessment, Health Care
Pulmonary Embolism--diagnosis
Risk Factors
Spinal Fractures--mortality
Survival Rate
Tomography, Spiral Computed
Ultrasonography, Doppler, Color
Vena Cava Filters
Venous Thrombosis--diagnosis