Anna Remková
It is clearly demonstrated that symptomatic and fatal venous thromboembolic complications associated with surgery are reduced with the use of thromboprophylaxis. It is one of the most important practices for improving safety of surgical patients mainly in hospitals, but also after their discharge. Multiple, proven thromboprophylaxis options are currently available for surgical patients. A complex approach is important, using pharmacologic as well as kinesiologic and mechanical modalities. To be effective, pharmacologic prophylaxis of venous thromboembolism must be appropriately prescribed with respect to type, dose and duration. The objective is for every patient to receive appropriate thromboprophylaxis based on their actual thromboembolic and bleeding risks.