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Prevention and Management of Venous Thromboembolism: A National Clinical Guideline [SIGN 122]
Overview
Identifies adult patient groups at risk of venous thromboembolism and describes the available methods of prophylaxis, with general recommendations about efficacy, safety, and how they should be used.
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Date: October 1, 2014
Contact: practice@apta.org
Content Type: CPG
Greaves M, Blythe J, Brady A, et al; Scottish Intercollegiate Guidelines Network (SIGN)
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