RESEARCH ARTICLE
Methods and Guidelines for Venous Thromboembolism Prevention in Polytrauma Patients with Pelvic and Acetabular Fractures
Francisco Chana-Rodríguez*, Rubén Pérez Mañanes, José Rojo-Manaute, José Antonio Calvo Haro , Javier Vaquero-Martín
Article Information
Identifiers and Pagination:
Year: 2015Volume: 9
Issue: Suppl 1: M6
First Page: 313
Last Page: 320
Publisher ID: TOORTHJ-9-313
DOI: 10.2174/1874325001509010313
Article History:
Received Date: 21/2/2015Revision Received Date: 26/4/2015
Acceptance Date: 18/5/2015
Electronic publication date: 31/7/2015
Collection year: 2015

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Abstract
Sequential compression devices and chemical prophylaxis are the standard venous thromboembolism (VTE) prevention for trauma patients with acetabular and pelvic fractures. Current chemical pharmacological contemplates the use of heparins or fondaparinux. Other anticoagulants include coumarins and aspirin, however these oral agents can be challenging to administer and may need monitoring. When contraindications to anticoagulation in high-risk patients are present, prophylactic inferior vena cava filters can be an option to prevent pulmonary emboli. Unfortunately strong evidence about the most effective method, and the timing of their commencement, in patients with pelvic and acetabular fractures remains controversial.