Question

A 35-year-old woman with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis is admitted for elective total knee replacement. She is otherwise fit and well but will be immobilised post-operatively. According to NICE guidance on venous thromboembolism prevention, which option best describes appropriate prophylaxis?

Accepted Answer

Low molecular weight Heparin combined with mechanical methods

Answer

No prophylaxis is needed in elective orthopaedic surgery

Answer

Graduated compression stockings only

Answer

Aspirin alone at antiplatelet dose

Answer

Full-dose therapeutic low molecular weight Heparin

Practice question

A 35-year-old woman with long-standing rheumatoid arthritis is admitted for elective total knee replacement. She is otherwise fit and well but will be immobilised post-operatively. According to NICE guidance on venous thromboembolism prevention, which option best describes appropriate prophylaxis?