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Table 4 Characteristic of thromboprophylaxis

From: A cohort study on the incidence and outcome of pulmonary embolism in trauma and orthopedic patients

Treatment protocol yes

Pat. N.

%

Number of patients

65

76.5%

Type of TP treatment:

  

LMWH

59

69.4%

Mechanical TP

4

4.7%

ICF

2

2.4%

Treatment protocol none

Pat. N.

%

Number of patients

20

23.5%

Causes:

  

Minor surgery

7

8.2%

Incomplete risk evaluation

11

12.9%

Refuse treatment

2

2.4%

  1. ICF, Inferior vena cava filter; LMWH, low molecular weight heparin; Pat. N., patient number; TP, thromboprophylaxis.
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