Open AccessExplicit versus implicit risk assessment for the indication of antithrombotic prophylaxis in acutely ill medical in-patients
Author(s) -
S Rüttimann,
Markus Danner,
Markus G Glaser
Publication year - 2005
Publication title -
schweizerische medizinische wochenschrift
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
ISSN - 0036-7672
DOI - 10.4414/smw.2005.10992
Subject(s) - medicine , guideline , venous thromboembolism , antithrombotic , risk assessment , emergency medicine , thrombosis , computer security , pathology , computer science
The indication of venous thromboembolism (VTE) prophylaxis in acutely ill patients admitted to medical departments is not well-defined. Consensus groups have published recommendations and guidelines, addressing this issue. We investigated whether a guideline (explicit risk assessment) would improve the formerly used implicit risk assessment.
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