Managing VTE in Trauma Patients: Historical Insights and Modern Protocols

This chapter explores the evolution of venous thromboembolism (VTE) management in trauma patients, from 19th-century understandings to the latest treatment protocols. It emphasizes the significance of updated risk assessment strategies and the ongoing challenges ICU teams face in delivering effective pharmacologic prophylaxis. The discussion highlights the importance of individualized dosing for anticoagulants like anoxaparin and the critical need for consistent administration to reduce VTE incidence.