title: Prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism.
abstract: Death from venous thromboembolism occurs in the perioperative period at a rate varying between 0.1% and 7.0%. The risk factors and methods of prophylaxis are reviewed and current recommendations presented.
authors.affiliation: Department of Anaesthesia, Royal Perth Hospital, Western Australia.
authors.forename: C R
authors.initials: CR
authors.lastname: Goucke
mesh_terms: D006801:Humans; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control; D012307:Risk Factors; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D013924:Thrombophlebitis / Q000517:prevention & control