title: Deep vein thrombosis and stress ulcer prophylaxis in the intensive care unit.
abstract: Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and stress gastric ulcers can be serious complications in patients admitted to the intensive care unit. This review discusses the risk factors associated with the development of DVT and stress-related mucosal disease (SRMD), evaluates the available literature on current options for DVT and stress ulcer prophylaxis, and examines the associated adverse effects and optimal duration of therapy.
authors.affiliation: Department of Pharmacy, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, VA 24014, USA. cmgoodwin@carilionclinic.org
authors.forename: Corey M
authors.initials: CM
authors.lastname: Goodwin
authors.forename: Jason A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Hoffman
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006801:Humans; D007362:Intensive Care Units / Q000639:trends; D012307:Risk Factors; D013276:Stomach Ulcer / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology; D013315:Stress, Psychological / Q000150:complications / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000523:psychology; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000209:etiology / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D005765:Gastrointestinal Agents; D006493:Heparin