- See:
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DVT
Discussion
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Pulmonary Embolism
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References
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Role of Dextran in Hip Frx
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Role of Heparin in Hip Frx
- Discussion:
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Choice of Anesthesia:
- in elective hip surgery there is 3 fold decrease in thromboembolic complications from the use of
regional anesthesia and graded compression stockings;
- Clin-Orthop. 1989 Oct(247): 163-7
Prevention of thromboembolism following elective hip surgery. The value of regional anesthesia and graded compression stockings.
The thromboprophylactic effect of a low-molecular-weight heparin (Fragmin) in hip fracture surgery. A placebo-controlled study.
A prospective double-blind trial of a low molecular weight heparin once daily compared with conventional low-dose heparin three times daily to prevent pulmonary embolism and venous thrombosis in patients with hip fracture.
Low-dose heparin for prevention of venous thromboembolism in total hip arthroplasty and surgical repair of hip fractures.
Autopsy-verified major pulmonary embolism after hip fracture.
