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Critical Care Time
12. DVT Prophylaxis In The Critically Ill
Nov 20, 2023
Delving into DVT prophylaxis in critically ill patients, the podcast covers risks, medications like Fonda and heparin, challenges with warfarin therapy, and optimizing dosing with options like Lovanox and Heparin. Exploring procedures, anticoagulation timing, and personalized approaches for trauma and stroke cases. Highlighting chemoprophylactic agents, SCDs, and managing DVT prophylaxis in special cases like HIT and TTPHUS patients.
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- Platelet count below 50 increases bleeding risk, not protecting from DVT, requires individual assessment.
- Daily DVT prophylaxis crucial in ICU, timely initiation emphasized by experts.
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Importance of Platelet Count in DBT Prophylaxis
Having a platelet count below 50 significantly increases the risk of bleeding. Platelet count below 50 is often mistakenly believed to protect from DBT. Patients need individual assessment, considering comorbidities like obesity and limited mobility.
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