Venous Thromboembolism in the Intensive Care Unit
Kodadek L, Haut E. Venous Thromboembolism in the Intensive Care Unit. 2016, 335-342. DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-33341-0_28.ChaptersDeep vein thrombosisIntensive care unitVenous thromboembolismPulmonary embolismCritical care patientsVTE prophylaxisCare patientsICU patientsCare unitRisk factorsTimely diagnosisHigh riskHigh-quality evidence-based guidelinesManagement of VTERisk-appropriate VTE prophylaxisSeverity of PEContrast-enhanced computed tomography angiographyDiagnosis of DVTInvasive treatment interventionsRisk-appropriate prophylaxisIll surgical patientsMainstay of treatmentSequential compression devicesCentral venous cathetersMajority of patients