gi-hepatology surgery
Caprini Score for VTE Risk in Surgical Patients
Validated VTE risk stratification tool for surgical patients. Each risk factor is weighted 1-5 points. Total score guides prophylaxis: very low risk (0) = early mobilisation only; low (1-2) = mechanical prophylaxis; moderate (3-4) = LMWH or mechanical; high (5 or above) = LMWH for extended duration. Originally validated by Caprini et al. 2005 in general and abdominal/pelvic surgery. Widely used in perioperative medicine.
References
- Caprini JA. Thrombosis risk assessment as a guide to quality patient care. Dis Mon. 2005;51(2-3):70-78.
- NICE NG89. Venous thromboembolism in over 16s: reducing the risk of hospital-acquired DVT or PE. NICE. 2018 (updated 2023).
Related
Curated clinical cross-links plus same-class fallbacks.
Calculators
- HERDOO2 Rule for Discontinuing Anticoagulation in Unprovoked VTE · Venous Thromboembolism
- RIETE Score for Bleeding Risk in VTE · Venous Thromboembolism
- Wells Criteria for PE · Venous Thromboembolism
- Wells Criteria for DVT · Venous Thromboembolism
- PERC Rule for PE · Venous Thromboembolism
- Revised Geneva Score for PE · Venous Thromboembolism
Drugs
- Rivaroxaban (PE Treatment) · Venous Thromboembolism
- Enoxaparin (VTE Prophylaxis — Post-Surgery) · Low Molecular Weight Heparin (LMWH) — VTE Prophylaxis
- Rivaroxaban (Perioperative VTE Prophylaxis) · Direct Oral Anticoagulant — VTE Prophylaxis Post-Surgery
- Tranexamic Acid (ICU/Trauma/Surgical) · Antifibrinolytic
- Enoxaparin (LMWH) · Anticoagulant
- Protamine Sulphate (Heparin Reversal) · Heparin Reversal / Cardiac Surgery
Pathways
Decision support only — verify against MDCalc, NICE, or your local guideline before clinical use.