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.

Dr. Matthew Rendo, a hematologist specializing in thrombocytopenia, discusses the importance of managing patients with low platelet count. Topics include causes of thrombocytopenia, platelet function, heparin-induced thrombocytopenia, diagnosing and treating thrombocytopenia, and platelet administration in severe cases.