Venous Thromboembolism in Children: Preliminary Results of a Survey of POSNA Members

BACKGROUND:The term venous thromboembolism (VTE) includes deep venous thrombosis of the extremity and pulmonary embolism, a potentially fatal clinical entity. Although the prevalence of VTE may be lower in children compared with adults, recent reports suggest a possible rise in this diagnosis among...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of pediatric orthopaedics 2013-12, Vol.33 (8), p.852-856
Hauptverfasser:	Sabharwal, Sanjeev, Passannante, Marian R
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Adolescent Adult Child Child, Preschool Cross-Sectional Studies Female Health Surveys Humans Male Physicians - statistics & numerical data Postoperative Complications - prevention & control Practice Patterns, Physicians' - statistics & numerical data Societies, Medical - organization & administration Surveys and Questionnaires Venous Thromboembolism - therapy
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Zusammenfassung:	BACKGROUND:The term venous thromboembolism (VTE) includes deep venous thrombosis of the extremity and pulmonary embolism, a potentially fatal clinical entity. Although the prevalence of VTE may be lower in children compared with adults, recent reports suggest a possible rise in this diagnosis among pediatric patients, especially in association with certain risk factors. We assessed the clinical experience and practice of members of the Pediatric Orthopaedic Society of North America (POSNA) related to VTE among their pediatric patients. METHODS:A 36-question online survey was sent to all 636 active POSNA members. The proportion of surgeons who had encountered at least 1 child with VTE and the respondents’ practice of using thromboprophylaxis in children (
ISSN:	0271-6798 1539-2570
DOI:	10.1097/BPO.0b013e3182a35c7e