From: Venous thromboembolism in the ICU: main characteristics, diagnosis and thromboprophylaxis
General VTE risk factors | ICU-acquired VTE risk factor |
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Age | Sepsis |
Past history of VTE | Vasopressor use |
Past history of cancer | Respiratory or cardiac failure |
Immobilization | Pharmacologic sedation |
Obesity | Mechanical ventilation |
Pregnancy | Central venous catheter |
Trauma, spinal cord injury | End-stage renal failure |
Recent surgery | Â |
Stroke | Â |