Outcomes after implementation of prophylactic protocol for venous thromboembolism in surgical patients: A retrospective cohort study

• Main Authors: Nutsiri Kittitirapong, Suthas Horsirimanont, Chaowanun Pornwaragorn, Gorawee Tepsamrithporn, Chiraphi Soonthornkul Na Chonburi, Chotip Gajaseni, Chutirat Sonpee, Piyanuch Pootracool
• Other Authors: Ramathibodi Hospital
• Format: Article
• Published: 2022
• Subjects: Medicine
• Online Access: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/123456789/74714
• Institution: Mahidol University

Introduction: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) in surgical patients is a preventable cause of hospital death. In previous studies, the prevalence of VTE decreased after implementing a prophylactic protocol. Because of the low rate of VTE prophylaxis in Thailand, we studied the outcomes after the impleme...