Anesthesia Considerations 

Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) Prophylaxis

 

• If no contraindication, use VTE prophylaxis with LMWH preferrred over UFH 

• Combination of pharmacological + mechanical VTE prophyalxis is recommended, when possible

  • ​Mechanical = intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) and/or graduated compression stockings

• When pharmacological VTE prophylaxis is contraindicated, use mechanical VTE prophylaxis 

 

 

Adapted from Surviving Sepsis Guidelines 2016. Critical Care Medicine: March 2017 - Volume 45, Issue 3, p 486–552