Antithrombotic Prophylaxis in Surgery – American College of Chest Physicians Recommendations 2008
Authors:
P. Tošenovský
Authors‘ workplace:
Institute of Surgery, The Townsville Hospital, Queensland, Australia
Published in:
Rozhl. Chir., 2009, roč. 88, č. 4, s. 170-177.
Category:
Monothematic special - Original
Overview
A brief content of American College of Chest Physicians Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis guidelines for surgical specialties published in 2008 and selection of significant studies and corresponding references is provided thus a reader has easily accessible review and literature.
Key words:
venous thromboembolism – pharmacological prophylaxis – mechanical prophylaxis – surgical specialties – review
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