Comparison of hemostatic potential and analgesia methods of elderly patients who underwent major urological surgery during their stay in ICU

Abstract

Deep vein thrombosis (DVT) is a major problem in ICU and affects overall lethality. DVT is widespread complication in ICU, especially in elderly patients, when early activisation may not be achieved. Aim of this study is comparison of haemostatic potential and analgesia methods of elderly patients who underwent major urological surgery during their stay in ICU. Use of epidural catheter analgesia provides moderate decrease of anticoagulants dosage compared to opioid analgesia patients; however strict control of TEG data must be presented. Comorbidity need to be monitored for early detection and prevention of DVT events.