Thromboprophylaxis of 31 patients with COVID-2019 / 中华普通外科杂志

ABSTRACT

Objective:To investigate thromboprophylaxis of patients with COVID-19.Methods:Clinical data of 31 patients with COVID-19 in Zhongnan Hospital of Wuhan University was analyzed retrospectively, including basic information, clinical characteristics, examination results, therapy and Padua scores. 5G remote ultrasound diagnosis system was used in the ultrasonography of lower limb vein, inferior vena cava and the heart. According to the patient′s status, the thromboprophylaxis was established, and the incidence of venous thromboembolism (VTE) was observed.Results:There were 20 cases of general types and 11cases of severe types. All patients underwent dynamic assessment and thromboprophylaxis. Basic prevention was applied in 28 cases and mechanical prevention was used in 3 cases. There was no VTE event in all patients during hospitalization.Conclusions:Prevention and monitoring of VTE is an important part of the treatment of patients with COVID-19, which can effectively reduce the incidence of lower extremity deep vein thrombosis and fatal pulmonary embolism in isolation ward.