Low incidence of deep vein thrombosis in critically ill medical patients in Thais: a prospective study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Critically ill medical patients face a heightened risk of developing venous thromboembolism. In Thailand, routine thromboprophylaxis is not employed. The incidence of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) in the medical intensive care unit (ICU) has not been elucidated in the Thai population.

Objectives

The aims were to evaluate the incidence of DVT and identify associated risk factors in critically ill medical patients.

Methods

A single-center, prospective cohort study was conducted from 2019 to 2020. Consecutive patients underwent screening for proximal DVT by duplex ultrasound of both legs.

Results

A total of 200 patients were enrolled, with 115 being male (57%). The mean (SD) age was 66.5 (16.4) years. The mean (SD) Acute Physiology and Chronic Health Evalu

SUBMITTER: Arunothai S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11364007 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature