Management of Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) Prophylaxis in Trauma Patients

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PTE) are known as venous thromboembolism (VTE). DVT occurs when a thrombus (a blood clot) forms in deep veins of the body, usually in the lower extremities. It can cause swelling or leg pain, but sometimes may occur with no symptoms. Awareness of DV...

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Main Authors: Shahram Paydar, Golnar Sabetian, Hosseinali Khalili, Javad Fallahi, Mohammad Tahami, Bizhan Ziaian, Hamid Reza Abbasi, Shahram Bolandparvaz, Fariborz Ghaffarpasand, Zahra Ghahramani
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Shiraz University of Medical Sciences 2016-01-01
Series:Bulletin of Emergency and Trauma
Subjects:
DVT
Online Access:http://www.beat-journal.com/BEATJournal/index.php/BEAT/article/view/183/405