Table 5.
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Recommendation
GCS, graded compression stockings; IPCD, intermittent pneumatic compression device; LMWH, low-molecular-weight heparin; LDUH, low-dose unfractionated heparin. | |
Modified from Geerts et al.10,23 | |
Low risk | Early ambulation |
Moderate risk | LMWH, LDUH, or fondaparinux |
High risk | LMWH, LDUH, or fondaparinux |
Highest risk | LMWH, LDUH, or fondaparinux + GCS and/or IPCD |