Hypercoagulability and venous thromboembolism in burn patients.
Semin Thromb Hemost
; 41(1): 43-8, 2015 Feb.
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em En
| MEDLINE
| ID: mdl-25590525
ABSTRACT
To our knowledge, this is the first comprehensive review on the subject of venous thromboembolism (VTE) and hypercoagulability in burn patients. Specific changes in coagulability are reviewed using data from thromboelastography and other techniques. Disseminated intravascular coagulation in burn patients is discussed. The incidence and risk factors associated with VTE in burn patients are then examined, followed by the use of low-molecular-weight heparin thromboprophylaxis and monitoring techniques using antifactor Xa levels. The need for large, prospective trials in burn patients is highlighted, especially in the areas of VTE incidence and safe, effective thromboprophylaxis.
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Queimaduras
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Trombofilia
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Tromboembolia Venosa
Tipo de estudo:
Etiology_studies
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Risk_factors_studies
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Humans
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2015
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Article