Towards evidence-based guidelines for the prevention of venous thromboembolism: Systematic reviews of mechanical methods, oral anticoagulation, dextran and regional anaesthesia as thromboprophylaxis

Objectives: To assess the benefits in terms of reductions in the risks of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and of pulmonary embolism (PE), and hazards in terms of major bleeding, of: (i) mechanical compression; (ii) oral anticoagulants; (iii) dextran;. and (iv) regional anaesthesia (as an alternative to g...

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Autori principali: Roderick, P, Ferris, G, Wilson, K, Halls, H, Jackson, D, Collins, R, Baigent, C
Natura: Journal article
Lingua:English
Pubblicazione: 2005