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Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis by Caprini Score
| Caprini score | PPX used | No PPX | Fraction with PPX, % | Fraction with DVT, % | Fraction with hematoma, % |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 3-4 | 0 | 28 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 5-6 | 0 | 78 | 0 | 0 | 2.56 |
| 7-8 | 0 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 4.55 |
| >8 | 0 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
DVT, deep vein thrombosis, PPX, prophylaxis.
