[Thromboembolism and its prevention in one-day surgery].

Perioperative antithrombotic prophylaxis as well as surgical and invasive procedures done in anticoagulated patients ("bridging") have primary importance as regards prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and reducing haemorrhagic complications. It is understandable that overwhelming majority of publications are dealing with major surgery (when usually several days hospitalization is required) while much less papers focus on one-day surgery cases. In this paper a brief survey on VTE epidemiology and prevention is carried out based on the new international and the 4th Hungarian Antithrombotic Guideline.

Comparative costing analysis of intensive care services between Hungary and United Kingdom.

Objective: The study presents the findings of the first National Intensive Care Cost Block Analysis in Hungary.

Methods: There were 13 Intensive Care Units (ICUs) involved in this study: 5 University Hospitals, 6 District County Hospitals and 2 City Hospitals. The annual costs of ICUs were measured by "top-down" approach based on Cost Block Method.