How do you think about deferring VTE prophylaxis versus implementing non-pharmacologic methods when chemical prophylaxis is contraindicated?
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How frequently do you use mechanical/non-pharmacologic VTE prophylaxis when chemical prophylaxis is contraindicated?
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Hospital Medicine · Baylor University Medical Center
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No good reason not to use mechanical/non-pharmacological methods for VTE prophylaxis. Modality may not be ideal, but it is a generally accepted alternative when you cannot use chemical/pharmacological agents.
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