Anesthesia Considerations 

DVT prophylaxis

 

• VTE risk ↑s w/ TBI severity

• Recommendations:

  • LMWH or low-dose UFH may be used w/ mechanical prophylaxis

    • ↑ risk of expansion of ICH

    • Consider if brain injury is stable & benefit > risk

 

 

Adapted from Guidelines for the Management of Severe TBI, 4th Ed., September 2016, Brain Trauma Foundation.