Venous thromboembolism in over 16s: reducing the risk of hospital-acquired deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism (NG89)

NICE · UK (England)

2018 (NG89)

Adults in hospital, including elective spinal surgery and spinal injury sections.

Published by: NICE
Country: UK (England)
Topic: perioperative (VTE)
Type: guideline
Version: 2018 (NG89)
Last updated: 2025-09 (minor changes to risk-assessment recommendations)
Status: Current
Access: free

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