VTE Prophylaxis in Critical Care: A Comprehensive Clinical Guideline

Evidence-based guideline for venous thromboembolism prevention in critically ill patients, including pharmacologic and mechanical prophylaxis, special populations, and monitoring.

4 articles • Updated Mar 2026

VTE Prophylaxis in Critical Care — Part 4: Special ICU Populations, HIT & Quality Metrics

VTE prophylaxis in traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, neurosurgery, burns, stroke, cardiac surgery, orthopedic trauma, ECMO, thrombocytopenia, active bleeding, pregnancy, and obesity; HIT recognition and alternative anticoagulants; quality metrics and compliance monitoring.

guidelines•Mar 2026•guidelines

VTE Prophylaxis in Critical Care — Part 3: Mechanical Prophylaxis, IVC Filters & Diagnosis of ICU-Acquired VTE

Evidence for intermittent pneumatic compression and graduated compression stockings, IVC filter indications and complications, screening ultrasound protocols, CTPA decision-making, and transition from prophylaxis to treatment.

guidelines•Mar 2026•guidelines

VTE Prophylaxis in Critical Care — Part 2: Pharmacologic Prophylaxis

Complete dosing tables for LMWH, UFH, and fondaparinux in ICU patients, renal and obesity dose adjustments, anti-Xa monitoring, key trial evidence (PROTECT, PREVENT, INSPIRATION), and duration of prophylaxis.

guidelines•Mar 2026•guidelines

VTE Prophylaxis in Critical Care — Part 1: Epidemiology, Risk Factors & Risk Assessment

Incidence and pathophysiology of VTE in critically ill patients, comprehensive ICU risk factors, and complete risk assessment scoring systems including Padua Prediction Score, Caprini Score, and IMPROVE Score.

guidelines•Mar 2026•guidelines