title: Avoiding clots. Thromboprophylaxis 2008.
abstract: We have the evidence and tools to provide excellent thromboprophylaxis in 2008. But continuing implementation failure. Awaiting Implementation Group to mandate thromboprophylaxis. Awaiting NICE guidelines for all hospitalised patients. Awaiting new oral anticoagulants to make the process simpler to deliver.
authors: Lifeblood.
authors: Beverley
authors: B
authors: Hunt
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006493:Heparin / Q000008:administration & dosage; D006760:Hospitalization; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D053828:Stockings, Compression; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants; D006493:Heparin