Does my surgical patient need VTE prophylaxis? | Venous Thromboembolism (DVT/PE)

Venous Thromboembolism (DVT/PE)

Does my surgical patient need VTE prophylaxis?

Estimate postoperative VTE risk to guide prophylaxis decisions.

Caprini Score for Venous Thromboembolism (2005)

Risk of postoperative VTE

Use this tool when

Determining whether a hospitalized patient may benefit from VTE prophylaxis