Trauma Grand Rounds

Preventing Clots in Chaos: VTE Prophylaxis in Trauma Care

December 18, 2025| 0700-0800 

ONLINE ONLY (Registration)

Objectives:

1. Describe the pathophysiology and risk factors for VTE in trauma patients, including how injury severity, immobility, and inflammatory responses contribute to clot formation.
2. Compare mechanical and pharmacologic prophylaxis strategies, including indications, contraindications, and timing for initiation in various trauma scenarios (e.g., TBI, spinal injury, solid organ injury).
3. Apply weight-based enoxaparin dosing protocols, including when to monitor anti-Xa levels and how to adjust dosing for obesity, renal impairment, or bleeding risk.
4. Interpret current guidelines and algorithms from leading trauma organizations (e.g., WTA, Vanderbilt, ASVE Trauma) to make evidence-based decisions about VTE prophylaxis timing and duration.
5. Develop a post-discharge VTE prevention plan for high-risk trauma patients, including criteria for extended prophylaxis and patient education strategies.

Accreditation:

PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians.”

Designated Credit Statement:  PeaceHealth Sacred Heart Medical Center designates this live internet activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™.  Physicians claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.