Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis after pediatric trauma
| Autor: | Christina Georgeades, Kyle J. Van Arendonk, David M. Gourlay |
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| Rok vydání: | 2021 |
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medicine.medical_specialty
medicine.drug_class Population Low molecular weight heparin Vte prophylaxis 03 medical and health sciences 0302 clinical medicine 030225 pediatrics Pediatric surgery medicine cardiovascular diseases Intensive care medicine education Patient factors education.field_of_study business.industry Incidence (epidemiology) General Medicine equipment and supplies medicine.disease Pediatrics Perinatology and Child Health 030211 gastroenterology & hepatology Surgery business Venous thromboembolism Pediatric trauma |
| Zdroj: | Pediatric Surgery International. 37:679-694 |
| ISSN: | 1437-9813 0179-0358 |
| DOI: | 10.1007/s00383-020-04855-1 |
| Popis: | In recent years, there has been an increased focus on developing and validating venous thromboprophylaxis guidelines in the pediatric trauma population. We review the current literature regarding the incidence of and risk factors for venous thromboembolism (VTE) and the use of prophylaxis in the pediatric trauma population. Risk factors such as age, injury severity, central venous catheters, mental status, injury type, surgery, and comorbidities can lead to a higher incidence of VTE. Risk stratification tools have been developed to determine whether mechanical and/or pharmacologic prophylaxis should be implemented depending on the degree of VTE risk. When VTE risk is high, pharmacologic prophylaxis, such as with low molecular weight heparin, is often initiated. However, the timing and duration of VTE prophylaxis is dependent on patient factors including ambulatory status and contraindications such as bleeding. In addition, the utility of screening ultrasound for VTE surveillance has been evaluated and though they are not widely recommended, no formal guidelines exist. While more research has been done in recent years to assess the most appropriate type, timing, and duration of VTE prophylaxis, further studies are warranted to create optimal guidelines for decreasing the risk of VTE after pediatric trauma. |
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