balancing the risks and benefits of VTE prophylaxis in noncritical medical inpatients
March 2012
You'll see more emphasis on balancing the risks and benefits of VTE prophylaxis in noncritical medical inpatients.
VTE prophylaxis is the most common use of heparins for inpatients. But the benefits are less clear for medical than surgical patients.
VTE prophylaxis can lead to fewer asymptomatic DVTs in medical patients. But this doesn't necessarily translate into better outcomes.
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