Defects in Processes of Care for Pharmacologic Prophylaxis Are Common Among Neurosurgery Patients Who Develop In-Hospital Postoperative Venous Thromboembolism

摘要

BACKGROUND: Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a cause of considerable morbidity and mortality in hospitalized patients. An evidence-based algorithm was developed and implemented at our institution to guide perioperative VTE prophylaxis management.