Caprini scale to assess the need for thromboprophylaxis

1. Age:

0—40 years old

41—60 years old

61—74 years old

over 75 years old

2. Planned surgical intervention:

no recent surgery

minor surgery (less than 60 min.)

major surgery (more than 60 min.)

3. Heart disease:

missing

acute myocardial infarction

chronic heart failure (up to 1 month old)

4. Venous thromboembolic complications:

no episodes of VTEC in the past

personal history of VTEC

family history of VTEC

5. Diseases of the lungs:

no lung disease

serious lung disease (including pneumonia up to 1 month old)

chronic obstructive pulmonary disease

6. Mutations:

no mutations

Leiden-type mutation

prothrombin 20210A mutation

7. Injuries:

no recent trauma

multiple trauma (less than 1 month old)

fracture of the bones of the femur and lower leg (up to 1 month old)

spinal cord injury/paralysis (up to 1 month old)

8. Rest:

sepsis (up to 1 month old))

swelling of the lower extremities

varicose veins

body mass index over 25 kg/m2

oral contraceptives, hormone replacement therapy

history of pregnancy and postpartum period (up to 1 month)

unexplained stillbirths, miscarriages (≥3), preterm birth with toxicosis or intrauterine growth retardation

bed rest in a non-surgical patient

history of inflammatory bowel disease

arthroscopic surgery

malignant neoplasm

laparoscopic intervention (lasting more than 45 minutes)

bed rest for more than 72 hours

central venous catheterization

hyperhomocysteinemia

heparin-induced thrombocytopenia

elevated levels of antibodies to cardiolipin

lupus anticoagulant

stroke (up to 1 month old)

arthroplasty of large joints

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Caprini scale

The most validated score for assessing the risk of thromboembolic complications in surgical patients in the world

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