Key result
This review clarifies current evidence regarding prophylactic measures for venous thromboembolism in trauma patients, introducing new NICE guidelines for inpatient management.
Why the study?
What is the current evidence and guideline approach for venous thromboprophylaxis in trauma patients?
What is the current evidence and guideline approach for venous thromboprophylaxis in trauma patients?
This review summarizes current evidence and impending NICE guidelines for venous thromboprophylaxis in trauma patients in the UK.
May inform UK trauma VTE prophylaxis per new NICE guidelines; leaves open optimal agent selection and duration in subgroups.
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a significant cause of morbidity and mortality among trauma patients. In the UK, the Government has recently acknowledged this and, with the impending National Institute for Clinical Excellence (NICE) guidelines, is hoping to provide uniform direction of prophylactic measures for inpatients of all hospital specialties. Numerous comprehensive guidelines currently exist and provide an evidence-based approach to prophylaxis of this potentially preventable condition. This article helps to clarify the current evidence regarding prophylactic measures, along with an introduction to the new NICE guidelines and their place in the management of trauma patients.
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Mangat et al. (2006) conducted a review in Venous thromboembolism in trauma patients. Venous thromboprophylaxis was evaluated. This review clarifies current evidence regarding prophylactic measures for venous thromboembolism in trauma patients, introducing new NICE guidelines for inpatient management.
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