Evidence-based guidelines for deep vein thrombosis prophylaxis in a surgical intensive care unit
Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) are together known as venous thrombo-embolism (VTE), one of the most common complications after surgery and trauma injury. In the case of critically ill patients, it is also a significant medical and financial burden, associated with high mortal...
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The University of Hong Kong (Pokfulam, Hong Kong)
2013
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Online Access: | http://hdl.handle.net/10722/193031 |