CBL qs

Question 1

what is the prophylactic dose of enoxaparin post surgery?

Answer 1

40mg

Question 2

what is the theraputic dose of enoxaparin to tx DVT?

Answer 2

1 / 1.5mg per kg of Enoxaparin post surgery

Question 3

Acute mx of a PE

Answer 3

1. ABCD
2. CTPA
3. LMWH in cancer patients

Question 4

when is thrombolysis indicated in PE?

Answer 4

haemodynamic compromise (hypotentison

Question 5

Imaging done on pregnant women with a PE?

Answer 5

1. bilateral doppler and chest x ray
   if still not helpful
2. V/Q scan or urgent CTPA
   ( may increase the risk of childhood cancer but reduced the risk of maternal breast cancer)