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Chance of dvt
Chance of dvt after surgery Limb movement start after 15 hr of surgery is indication of dvt Surgery name ursl
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Depends on patients age and risk factors.
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Chances are more in surgeries involving lower limbs and pelvis organs , like urological and gynecological procedures. Risk increases with duration of procedure and patient related factors like age, co morbidity
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Patient has to be mobilised as early as possible or if cannot be done, passive movements of the limbs should be performed
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Old age Patients on oral contraceptives Hypercoagulable states
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