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Perioperative DVT Prophylaxis
The following questions relate to a 63-year-old male with a peripheral T1 RUL NSCLC who is in otherwise good health. He has adequate cardiopulmonary function to permit lobectomy.
1
. Under what circumstances do you provide DVT prophylaxis?
Under what circumstances do you provide DVT prophylaxis?
Only when there is evidence for distant prior DVT
Only when there is evidence for recent prior DVT
Routinely
Never
2
. What DVT prophylaxis do you use routinely? Please check all that are appropriate in your practice
What DVT prophylaxis do you use routinely? Please check all that are appropriate in your practice
Perioperative low dose heparin
Perioperative lower extremity sequential compression devices
Temporary IVC filter
Prophylactic anticoagulation after discharge
None
3
. What is your incidence of lower extremity DVT in the early postoperative period after major lung resection?
What is your incidence of lower extremity DVT in the early postoperative period after major lung resection?
<5%
5%-10%
10%-15%
>15%
4
. In a patient who is diagnosed with lower extremity DVT in the early postoperative period, what is the indication for a PE protocol CT scan?
In a patient who is diagnosed with lower extremity DVT in the early postoperative period, what is the indication for a PE protocol CT scan?
Only when respiratory symptoms arise
When chest pain or arrhythmia occur
Routinely regardless of symptoms
We don't perform PE protocol CT scans
5
. In what region do you work?
In what region do you work?
North America
Europe
South America
Asia
Africa
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