Table 3.
Duration on VTE prophylaxis in days.
| Year | 2005 | 2006 | 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean length of prophylaxis in days (d) | 6.86 (1–47) | 7.62 (1–52) | 7.16 (1–86) | 8.20 (1–210) | 9.07 (1–110) | 9.15 (1–105) |
| Median of prophylaxis in days (d) | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
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