Table 1.
Differences between the 2005 and 2010 versions of the Caprini Risk Assessment Models
| 2005 Caprini Model | 2010 Caprini Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Operative time | 0-44 minutes=1 point | 0-59 minutes=1 point |
| ≥45 minutes=2 points | 60-119 minutes=2 points | |
| 120-179 minutes=3 points | ||
| ≥180 minutes=5 points | ||
| Body mass index (kg/m2) | ≥25=1 point | ≥30 & <40=1 point |
| ≥40 & <50=2 points | ||
| ≥50=3 points | ||
| Superficial venous thrombophlebitis (SVT) | Not a risk factor | History of SVT=3 points |
| Cancer | History of cancer=2 points | History of cancer=2 points |
| Current cancer=2 points | Current cancer=3 points | |