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Significant Reduction of Pulmonary Embolism in Orthopaedic Trauma Patients.
J Orthop Trauma
February 2019
General Surgery, Parkland Memorial Hospital and UT Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas, TX.
Article Synopsis
- A study aimed to reduce pulmonary embolism (PE) rates in orthopaedic trauma patients by implementing a new protocol at a Level 1 trauma center.
- The protocol involved assessing PE risk upon arrival, administering enoxaparin (a blood thinner) if possible, and using inferior vena cava filters when needed to prevent clots.
- Results showed a decrease in PE cases from 2015 to 2016, with the incidence dropping significantly, indicating the protocol's effectiveness in high-risk patients.