Table 7 Summary of VTE prophylaxis measures used
Total n=322 | Medical n=219 | Surgical n=103 | |
|---|---|---|---|
A) Mechanical prophylaxis: | 24 (7.5%) | 17 (7.7%) | 7 (6.8%) |
Graduate-compression elastic stockings | 8 (2.5%) | 6 (2.7%) | 2 (2%) |
Pneumatic intermittent compression | 16 (5%) | 11 (5%) | `5 (4.8%) |
B) Pharmacological prophylaxis: | 252 (78%) | 164 (75%) | 88 (85%) |
Low molecular weight heparin | 211 (84%) | 130 (79.%) | 81 (92%) |
Unfractionated heparin | 40 (16%) | 33 (20%) | 7 (7.95%) |
Fondaparinux | 1 (0.4%) | 1 (0.61%) | 0 |