Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis primary prevention
Associate editor in chief: Sharmi Biswas, M.B.B.S
Overview
Primary prevention of cerebral venous thrombosis is focussed on preventing or reducing the risk of systemic thrombosis.
Primary prevention
Primary prevention of cerebral venous thrombosis includes
– proper postoperative care to maintain adequate hydration, early mobilization after surgery, and removal of the central venous line as sooner as possible.
– withdrawing of oral contraceptive pill 4 weeks before in women of reproductive age.
– thromboprophylaxis with low molecular weight heparin should be considered in children with multiple risk factors of venous thromboembolism(VTE).
– children with increased risk of bleeding with anticoagulants, physical methods of VTE as graduated compression stockings (GCS), intermittent pneumatic compression (IPC) devices, and venous foot-pumps (VFPs) can be helpful.[1]
References
- ↑ Chalmers, Elizabeth; Ganesen, Vijeya; Liesner, Ri; Maroo, Sanjay; Nokes, Timothy; Saunders, D.; Williams, Michael (2011). “Guideline on the investigation, management and prevention of venous thrombosis in children*”. British Journal of Haematology. 154 (2): 196–207. doi:10.1111/j.1365-2141.2010.08543.x. ISSN 0007-1048.
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