The Prevention of Venous Thrombosis and Pulmonary Embolism in Neurosurgery

Czech version

Authors: D. Krahulík ¹; V. Krčová ²; M. Vaverka ¹; L. Hrabálek ¹
Authors‘ workplace: FN a LF UP Olomouc Neurochirurgická klinika ¹; FN a LF UP Olomouc Hemato-onkologická klinika ²
Published in: Cesk Slov Neurol N 2011; 74/107(5): 560-563
Category: Short Communication

Overview

The authors apply guidelines for the prevention of deep venous thrombosis in neurosurgery. These guidelines are based on the recommendations of section of thrombosis and haemostasis, of the Hematology Society and the recommendations of the American and Canadian Society of Haematology.

Key words:
venous thrombosis – pulmonary embolism – prevention – neurosurgery

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