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Towards evidence-based guidelines for the prevention of venous thromboembolism: Systematic reviews of mechanical methods, oral anticoagulation, dextran and regional anaesthesia as thromboprophylaxis
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Objectives: To assess the benefits in terms of reductions in the risks of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and of pulmonary embolism (PE), and hazards in terms of major bleeding, of: (i) mechanical compression; (ii) oral anticoagulants; (iii) dextran;. and (iv) regional anaesthesia (as an alternative to general anaesthesia) in surgical and medical patients. Data sources: Electronic databases, search of Antithrombotic Trialists' Collaboration database, contact with trialists and manufacturers. Revie...
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- Journal:
- Health Technology Assessment
- Volume:
- 9
- Issue:
- 49
- Publication date:
- 2005-12-01
- ISSN:
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1366-5278
- Source identifiers:
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92438
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- Language:
- English
- Pubs id:
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pubs:92438
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uuid:1eade646-a9e8-4b74-8b62-2b66addc309d
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- pubs:92438
- Deposit date:
- 2012-12-19
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- 2005
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