DVT/PE in the ICU: Prevention (more heparin) beats screening (ultrasound) in cost-effectiveness model
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ICU patients have a 5-10% risk of deep venous thrombosis, even with appropriate prophylaxis. Ultrasound screening can detect many of these asymptomatic and clinically unsuspected DVTs. However, since many DVTs disappear without incident, and complications can result from additional testing and treatment with anticoagulation, and all of this costs money, the best approach to prevention and screening for deep venous thrombosis/pulmonary embolism in the ICU is unclear.
DVT/PE in the ICU: Prevention (more heparin) beats screening (ultrasound) in cost-effectiveness model
DVT/PE in the ICU: Prevention (more heparin…
DVT/PE in the ICU: Prevention (more heparin) beats screening (ultrasound) in cost-effectiveness model
ICU patients have a 5-10% risk of deep venous thrombosis, even with appropriate prophylaxis. Ultrasound screening can detect many of these asymptomatic and clinically unsuspected DVTs. However, since many DVTs disappear without incident, and complications can result from additional testing and treatment with anticoagulation, and all of this costs money, the best approach to prevention and screening for deep venous thrombosis/pulmonary embolism in the ICU is unclear.