High level of venous thromboembolism in critically ill trauma patients despite early and well-driven thromboprophylaxis protocol.

Sophie Rym HamadaC EspinaT GuedjR BuaronA HarroisS FigueiredoJ Duranteau

Published in: Annals of intensive care (2017)

Despite a rigorous, protocol-driven thromboprophylaxis, critically ill trauma patients showed a high incidence of VTE. Further research is needed to tailor pharmacological prophylaxis and balance the risks and benefits.

Keyphrases

trauma patients
venous thromboembolism
direct oral anticoagulants
randomized controlled trial
risk factors