Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Who, when and what?
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Who, when and what?
Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Who, when and what?
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Aspects of VTE Guideline<br />
Centroneuro-axial blockade<br />
• Catheters should not be placed or removed within 12<br />
hours of dose LMWH<br />
• LMWH can be given after 2 hours following insertion or<br />
removal<br />
• Fondaparinux : limited data<br />
- long half-life<br />
- catheter removal not < 36 hours after last dose<br />
S Afr Med J 2009; 99: 467- 473
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