Chemoprophylaxis of VTE Flashcards
1
Q
Standard dose of enoxaparin
A
Standard dose 40mg OD
2
Q
Reduced 40mg standard dose of enoxaparin to 20mg OD if
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weight < 50kg or ClCr 15-30ml/min
3
Q
PHT guideline for larger patients
A
100-150kg - 40mg BD
>150kg – 60mg BD
4
Q
If ClCr <15ml/min give….
A
UFH 5000 units SC BD-TDS
5
Q
Extended post-operative thromboprophylaxis dose for hip replacement
A
Rivaroxaban 10mg OD following orthopaedic surgery
hip 5/52
6
Q
Extended post-operative thromboprophylaxis for knee replacement
A
E.g. Rivaroxaban 10mg OD following orthopaedic surgery
knee- 2/52