Prophylaxis Based on Caprini Score
Points | Risk | Prophylaxis |
|---|---|---|
0 | Very low | Early ambulation |
1–2 | Low | Sequential compression device (SCD) |
3–4 | Moderate | |
≥ 5 | High | |
Data from Gould MK, Garcia DA, Wren SM, et al. Prevention of VTE in nonorthopedic surgical patients: Antithrombotic Therapy and Prevention of Thrombosis, 9th ed: American College of Chest Physicians Evidence-Based Clinical Practice Guidelines [published correction appears in Chest 2012 May;141(5):1369]. Chest 2012;141(2 Suppl):e227S-e277S. doi:10.1378/chest.11-2297 | ||
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