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Table 5 Comparison of early and delayed prophylaxis group outcomes for grades 3, 4 and 5 hepatic injuries

From: A multicenter review of deep venous thrombosis prophylaxis practice patterns for blunt hepatic trauma

Variable

Early

Delayed

Total

8

35

Mean ISS

26

25

Mean Length of Hospital Stay (days)

23

27

ICU Admission (%)

38

37

Mean PAD DVT Prophylaxis Started

1

6

Blood Transfusion Post-Admission(%)

25

46

Mean Number of Blood Units

2

4

Arterial Embolization (%)

0

3

Failure of Non-operative Therapy(%)

0

6

Deep Venous Thrombosis (%)

0

7/35 (20)

Pulmonary Embolus (%)

0

1/35 (3)

  1. ISS = Injury Severity Score
  2. ICU = Intensive Care Unit
  3. PAD = Post Admission Day
  4. DVT = Deep Venous Thrombosis