Use of thromboprophylaxis in orthopedic surgery: a survey of Hawai'i orthopedics.
The American College of Chest Physicians continues to update recommendations on venous thromboembolism prophylaxis based on recent published studies. A survey of Hawai'i's orthopedic surgeons was conducted to see if prophylaxis against venous thromboembolism was in compliance with the latest (2004) recommendations and to see if practices in Hawai'i differed from prophylaxis rates obtained by studies of similar design.
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Nick S
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Department of Orthopedic Surgery, University of Hawai'i, John A. Burns School of Medicine, Honolulu, HI 96813. USA.
D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D019983:Guideline Adherence / Q000706:statistics & numerical data; D006254:Hawaii; D019538:Health Care Surveys; D006801:Humans; D048228:Intermittent Pneumatic Compression Devices; D019637:Orthopedic Procedures; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000517:prevention & control*; D011655:Pulmonary Embolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D012955:Societies, Medical; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000517:prevention & control*
D000925:Anticoagulants