J. C. Henson

Weight-based dosing for low-molecular-weight heparin administration to achieve optimal venous thromboembolism prophylaxis in trauma patients: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Purpose Venous thromboembolism (VTE) remains a major cause of morbidity in trauma patients. Enoxaparin, a low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), is widely used for VTE prevention; however, the optimal dosing strategy has not been established. This meta-analysis provides the most comprehensive comparison to date of weight...