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OBJECTIVE: We sought to evaluate deep vein thrombosis (DVT) prophylaxis compliance according to time of admission in a medical intensive care unit (MICU). METHODS: This was a retrospective cohort study at a closed tertiary MICU. We classified patients into three groups (week days, weekends, and week nights), according to time of admission. An unweighted risk factor score (RFS) was calculated from 20 known risk factors. We defined DVT prophylaxis compliance as any type of prophylaxis (mechanical or pharmacologic) for RFS
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Guideline Adherence , Intensive Care Units , Patient Admission , Time Factors , Venous Thrombosis/prevention & control , Adult , Aged , Cohort Studies , Female , Humans , Male , Middle Aged , Outcome Assessment, Health Care , Retrospective StudiesABSTRACT
Obstructive sleep apnea remains an unrecognized and under appreciated disease. The reported prevalence ranges from 2% to 10%. Risk factors include obesity, increased neck circumference, and certain ethnic groups. An apnea index > 20 is associated with higher mortality rate.