Antithrombotic Prophylaxis in Surgery – American College of Chest Physicians Recommendations 2008

Česká verzia

Authors: P. Tošenovský
Authors place of work: Institute of Surgery, The Townsville Hospital, Queensland, Australia
Published in the journal: Rozhl. Chir., 2009, roč. 88, č. 4, s. 170-177.
Category: Monothematic special - Original

Summary

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

Zdroje

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