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What type of DVT/PE prophylaxis do you employ for an outpatient cervical brachytherapy?

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What DVT/PE prophylaxis do you employ for outpatient cervical brachytherapy?

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Radiation Oncology · Varian Medical Systems/Allegheny health network
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We don’t use anything for outpatient HDR ICBT for cervical cancer.

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Radiation Oncology · Fox Chase Cancer Center
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I currently use SCDs but only during the implant portion. My implants are done as an outpatient procedure with anesthesia and lasting ~ 5hrs total from start to completion of delivery.

I have had 1 incident of a seizure vs TIA after a successful procedure. CT and MRI negative of that patient's head. ...

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Radiation Oncology · Abramson Cancer Center, University of Pennsylvania
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Outpatient brachy SCDs only.

If going to be admitted, then SCDs plus 5000 Heparin.

If on direct oral anticoagulation, then hold the DOAC and bridge with Lovenox (give Lovenox and SCDs during procedure).

We also obtain presurgical blood work within 2 days prior to procedure.

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