The Perception of Evidence for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Current Practices after Cardiac Surgery: A Canadian Cross-Sectional Survey

<div>Information about the intensive care unit (ICU) and timing of VTE prophylaxis. (a)   What is the ICU structure? (CVICU: cardiovascular ICU; others: including coronary care unit (CCU) and medical/surgical ICU). (b) What is the ICU model? (c) When do participants start VTE prophylaxis? (pre-op to 24 hrs: preoperative to within the first 24 hours from surgery, 24–48 hrs: 24 to 48 hours from surgery, &gt;48 hrs: more than 48 hours after surgery, and DS: does not start VTE prophylaxis). (d) When do participants stop VTE prophylaxis? (mobilizing: when the patient is mobilizing with no assistance; DS: does not start VTE prophylaxis).</div>

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Figure 3: The Perception of Evidence for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Current Practices after Cardiac Surgery: A Canadian Cross-Sectional Survey 

Figure 3 | The Perception of Evidence for Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Current Practices after Cardiac Surgery: A Canadian Cross-Sectional Survey 