Optimal timing of starting thromboprophylaxis for patients with acute spinal cord injury: A survey of Canadian spine surgeons

Thromb Res. 2017 Dec:160:38-40. doi: 10.1016/j.thromres.2017.10.016. Epub 2017 Oct 26.
No abstract available

Keywords: Low-molecular weight heparin; Spinal cord injury; Thromboprophylaxis; Venous thromboembolism.

Publication types

  • Letter
  • Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't

MeSH terms

  • Anticoagulants / therapeutic use*
  • Canada
  • Female
  • Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight / therapeutic use*
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Spinal Cord Injuries / drug therapy*
  • Spine / pathology
  • Spine / surgery*
  • Surgeons / standards*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Thrombosis / drug therapy*
  • Thrombosis / pathology

Substances

  • Anticoagulants
  • Heparin, Low-Molecular-Weight