Adult Outpatients placed in Lower Limb Immobilisation CA5064 v5.1
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Immobilisation of the lower limb in plaster is recognised as a risk factor for VTE. NICE CG92 guidance January 2010 for hospital in patients states “consider offering pharmacological VTE prophylaxis for patients with lower limb plaster casts after evaluating the risks and benefits based on clinical discussion with the patient.
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20.06.2022Date Review
17.06.2025File Size
250KbClinical Guidelines
This guideline has been approved by the Trust's Clinical Guidelines Assessment Panel as an aid to the diagnosis and management of relevant patients and clinical circumstances. Not every patient or situation fits neatly into a standard guideline scenario and the guideline must be interpreted and applied in practice in the light of prevailing clinical circumstances, the diagnostic and treatment options available and the professional judgement, knowledge and expertise of relevant clinicians. It is advised that the rationale for any departure from relevant guidance should be documented in the patient's case notes.The Trust's guidelines are made publicly available as part of the collective endeavour to continuously improve the quality of healthcare through sharing medical experience and knowledge. The Trust accepts no responsibility for any misunderstanding or misapplication of this document.