Key result
Basic prophylaxis (OR 0.092; 95% CI 0.016-0.536) and physical prophylaxis (OR 0.159; 95% CI 0.038-0.674) were independent protective factors against DVT occurrence in critically ill ICU patients.
Why the study?
The study aimed to investigate the prevention and treatment patterns of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in critically ill patients and explore risk factors for DVT in Zhejiang Province, China.
What are the prevention and treatment patterns and risk factors for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in critically ill ICU patients?
Observational (n=940)
Yes
What are the prevention and treatment patterns and risk factors for deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in critically ill ICU patients?
Odds Ratio: 0.092 (95% CI 0.016–0.536)
In critically ill ICU patients, DVT prophylaxis is widely used and serves as an independent protective factor against DVT occurrence, while elevated D-dimer levels are associated with increased risk.
Should not yet change ICU prophylaxis or D-dimer practices; leaves open causal benefit of physical measures and broader applicability.
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Li et al. (2021) conducted an observational in critically ill patients in intensive care units (n=940). Basic prophylaxis vs. No basic prophylaxis was evaluated on DVT occurrence during ICU hospitalisation (OR 0.092, 95% CI 0.016-0.536). Basic prophylaxis (OR 0.092; 95% CI 0.016-0.536) and physical prophylaxis (OR 0.159; 95% CI 0.038-0.674) were independent protective factors against DVT occurrence in critically ill ICU patients.
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