Prevention and diagnosis of venous thrombosis in patients with hip fractures. A survey of current practice.
643 orthopaedic surgeons were sent a questionary asking how they attempted to prevent and diagnose deep venous thrombosis (D.V.T.) in patients with hip fractures. 411 (64%) replied. Of those who replied, 51% offered no prophylaxis, only 3% routinely used oral anticoagulation, and 85% relied on clinical signs in the diagnosis.
D000284:Administration, Oral; D003911:Dextrans / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005069:Evaluation Studies as Topic; D005265:Femoral Neck Fractures / Q000150:complications* / Q000601:surgery; D050723:Fractures, Bone; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000627:therapeutic use; D025981:Hip Injuries; D006801:Humans; D007866:Leg / Q000098:blood supply; D008722:Methods; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000517:prevention & control*
D003911:Dextrans; D006493:Heparin