Does Low Molecular Weight Heparin prevent thromboembolism in high-risk trauma patients?
LMWH is an effective and safe strategy for DVT prophylaxis in high-risk trauma patients, with mechanical compression recommended as an alternative when heparin is contraindicated.
The administration of LMWH is a safe and extremely effective method of preventing DVT in high-risk trauma patients. When heparin is contraindicated, aggressive attempts at mechanical compression are warranted.
Knudson et al. (1996) studied this question.