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Venous Thromboembolism After Trauma
Book chapter

Venous Thromboembolism After Trauma

Jonathan P Meizoso and Kenneth G Proctor
Trauma Induced Coagulopathy, pp.515-533
Springer International Publishing
2020-10-13
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-53606-0_30

Abstract

Pulmonary embolism Hypercoagulability Venous stasis Virchow’s triad Deep vein thrombosis Thromboprophylaxis Heparin Low-molecular-weight heparin Inferior vena cava filter Venous thromboembolism
Among hospitalized patients, injury represents the single most significant risk factor for the development of venous thromboembolism. Without any form of prophylaxis, either deep venous thrombosis or pulmonary embolism will occur inn up to 55% of patients. In this chapter, we review the incidence, pathogenesis, risk factors, prophylaxis, and treatment of venous thromboembolism following trauma.

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