Precision Medicine for Individualized VTE Prophylaxis in the Neurosurgical Patient, Including Trauma and Critical Care

Description

This session provides background of the controversies and evidence associated with the application of VTE prophylaxis in neurosurgery. Where appropriate, evidence-based guidelines are presented, specific applications in subspecialty neurosurgery are highlighted and research challenging traditional practice patterns and dogma is reviewed.

Faculty

Randy S. Bell, MD, FAANS

Bradley Dengler, MD, FAANS

Ryan S. Kitagawa, MD, FAANS

Joseph Spinelli, MD

Learning Objectives

Upon completion of this activity, participants should be able to:

Identify the risks associated with VTE prophylaxis in neurosurgery.
List the benefits associated with VTE prophylaxis in neurosurgery.
Recognize current areas of research in the setting of VTE prophylaxis in neurosurgery

CME Accreditation

The AANS designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™.

Summary


Availability:	Retired


Cost:	Member: $0.00 Non-Member: $39.00 Resident: $0.00


Credit Offered:	No Credit Offered