Prevention of postoperative thromboembolism in Denmark. A questionnaire study on principles of prevention of thrombosis at hospital surgery departments

In a questionnaire survey among surgical hospital departments in Denmark (1990), we assessed the attitudes and practices of use of postoperative thrombosis prophylaxis (TP). Replies were obtained from 92% of departments. Otological and odontological departments seldom used TP. Among departments perf...

Full description

Saved in:
Bibliographic Details
Published inUgeskrift for læger Vol. 154; no. 52; p. 3763
Main Authors Lausen, I M, Rasmussen, H M, Wille-Jørgensen, P A
Format Journal Article
LanguageDanish
Published Denmark 21.12.1992
Subjects
Adult
Antithrombins - administration & dosage
Denmark
Female
Humans
Male
Middle Aged
Postoperative Complications - prevention & control
Surgery Department, Hospital
Surveys and Questionnaires
Thromboembolism - prevention & control
Thrombosis - prevention & control
Denmark
Online AccessGet more information

Cover

More Information
Summary:In a questionnaire survey among surgical hospital departments in Denmark (1990), we assessed the attitudes and practices of use of postoperative thrombosis prophylaxis (TP). Replies were obtained from 92% of departments. Otological and odontological departments seldom used TP. Among departments performing major surgery a total of 88% used TP routinely (general surgery: 91%, orthopedic surgery: 94%, gynecology: 84%). 68% of these departments used TP according to written instructions. Indications for TP, and methods used, are in accordance with the literature, except for the use of TP in emergency surgery (routine in 36% of departments only), or for the continued use of aspirin for TP in 13% of departments.
ISSN:0041-5782