Cardiology Surgery A
Caprini Score for VTE Risk (2005)
Predicts risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in surgical patients. Guides thromboprophylaxis decisions. Score 0–19+.
References
- Caprini JA. Thrombosis risk assessment as a guide to quality patient care. Dis Mon. 2005;51(2-3):70-78.
- Pannucci CJ et al. Validation of the Caprini Risk Assessment Model in plastic and reconstructive surgery patients. J Am Coll Surg. 2011;212(1):105-112.
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Calculators
Drugs
- Cefuroxime · Second-Generation Cephalosporin — Respiratory / Surgical Prophylaxis
- Cefazolin · First-Generation Cephalosporin (Surgical Prophylaxis)
- Palivizumab · RSV Prophylaxis — Monthly Monoclonal Antibody (High-Risk Infants)
- Cefazolin (Surgical Prophylaxis) · 1st Generation Cephalosporin (Surgical Antibiotic Prophylaxis)
- Clindamycin (Surgical Prophylaxis — Penicillin Allergy) · Antibiotic (Lincosamide) — Surgical Prophylaxis
- Teicoplanin (Surgical Prophylaxis/MRSA) · Glycopeptide Antibiotic
Pathways
- Acute Heart Failure · ESC 2021 Heart Failure Guidelines; NICE NG106
- NSTEMI / Unstable Angina · ESC 2020 NSTEMI Guidelines; NICE NG185
- New-Onset Atrial Fibrillation · ESC 2020 AF Guidelines; NICE NG196
- Hypertensive Emergency · ESC/ESH 2018 Hypertension Guidelines; NICE NG136
- Bradycardia Management · Resuscitation Council UK ABCDE; ESC 2021 Pacing Guidelines
- Ventricular Tachycardia / Fibrillation · Resuscitation Council UK ACLS; ESC 2022 Ventricular Arrhythmia Guidelines
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.