DVT risk level

Caprini score

Prophylaxis

Low

0 - 1

Early ambulation;

Moderate

2

(1) Dirigation including ankle pump movement, straight-leg-raising movement;

(2) Basic prophylaxis such as early ambulation, raising the lower extremities 30 degrees, keeping the lower extremities warming and health education for patients;

(3) IPC.

High

3 - 4

(1) Dirigation;

(2) Basic prophylaxis;

(3) For patients who were not at high risk of bleeding complication: low-molecular-weight heparin (LMWH), or IPC;

(4) For patients who were at high risk of bleeding complication: IPC.

Highest

≥5

(1) Dirigation;

(2) Basic prophylaxis;

(3) For patients who were not at high risk for bleeding complication: LMWH, and IPC or ES;

(4) For patients who were at high risk for bleeding complication: IPC or ES;

(5) For patients in whom both LMWH and unfractionated heparin are contraindicated or unavailable and who are not at high risk for bleeding complication: low-dose aspirin, fondaparinux, and IPC or ES.