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Cerebral venous sinus thrombosis primary prevention
Introduction
Associate editor in chief: Sharmi Biswas, M.B.B.S
Overview
Overview
Primary prevention of cerebral venous thrombosis is focussed on preventing or reducing the risk of systemic thrombosis.
Primary prevention
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
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.