Duplex Ultrasound Screening for Deep Vein Thrombosis in Asymptomatic Trauma Patients: A Survey of Individual Trauma Surgeon Opinions and Current Trauma Center Practices
Haut ER, Schneider EB, Patel A, Streiff MB, Haider AH, Stevens KA, Chang DC, Neal ML, Hoeft C, Nathens AB, Cornwell EE, Pronovost PJ, Efron DT. Duplex Ultrasound Screening for Deep Vein Thrombosis in Asymptomatic Trauma Patients: A Survey of Individual Trauma Surgeon Opinions and Current Trauma Center Practices. Journal Of Trauma And Acute Care Surgery 2011, 70: 27-34. PMID: 21217477, DOI: 10.1097/ta.0b013e3182077d55.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsAsymptomatic trauma patientsTrauma patientsDuplex ultrasoundDVT ratePractice patternsSurgeons' opinionsDeep vein thrombosis rateDuplex ultrasound screeningDeep vein thrombosisTrauma center levelSpinal cord injuryMain risk factorsCenter practicesProportion of centersVein thrombosisThrombosis rateCord injuryPelvic fracturesRisk factorsDVT screeningUltrasound screeningHospital careTrauma careTrauma surgeonsDVT