Paediatric anticoagulation guidelines

BACKGROUND: Recent progress has been made in the understanding of venous thrombo-embolism (VTE) in children and neonates; however, indications for laboratory investigations and therapeutic interventions are not well defined. METHOD: The Southern African Society of Thrombosis and Haemostasis reviewed available literature and comprehensive evidence-based guidelines for paediatric antithrombotic therapy. A draft document was produced and revised by consensus agreement. The guidelines were adjudicated by independent international experts to avoid local bias. RESULTS AND CONCLUSION: We present concise, practical guidelines for the clinical management and laboratory investigation of VTE in children and neonates. Recommendations reflect current best practice which will hopefully lead to improved anticoagulation practice in this age group.

Bibliographic Details

Main Authors:	Schapkaitz,E, Sherman,G G, Jacobson,B F, Haas,S, Buller,H R, Davies,V, Diar,H, Peters,M, Shuttleworth,M, Velaphi,S
Format:	Digital revista
Language:	English
Published:	South African Medical Association 2012
Online Access:	http://www.scielo.org.za/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0256-95742012000300031
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