Template:Chemical prophylaxis of VTE

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Chemical Prophylaxis

  • Lovenox 30mg SubQ q12 hrs (if Cr Clearance > 30)
    • Check AntiXa level every week EXACTLY 4 hours after 3rd dose of lovenox
      • prophylactic goal: 0.2-0.6
      • therapeutic goal: 0.6-1.2
  • Recheck AntiXa level after each 3rd dose if dose is changed until you are at goal
  • Recheck level every week (usually qMonday) for all patients
  • If renal dysfunction order heparin 5000 Units SubQ q8 hrs (search “SURG DVT/VTE prophylaxis” order set)