Thrombosis Risk Screening Calculator
by Julie Pefferman
what is Thrombosis Risk Screening Calculator
A comprehensive thrombosis risk assessment tool based on the Caprini score system. This calculator helps medical professionals evaluate a patient's risk of developing thrombosis by assigning points to various risk factors. The total score provides a color-coded risk interpretation to guide clinical decision-making.
How to use Thrombosis Risk Screening Calculator?
Step 1: Input Patient Risk Factors
Navigate to the 'Thrombosis Risk Screening Calculator' and carefully select or input the relevant risk factors for your patient based on the Caprini score system. This includes factors like age, medical history, surgical procedures, and other contributing conditions.
Step 2: Calculate the Caprini Score
Once all applicable risk factors have been entered, click the 'Calculate' button. The 'Thrombosis Risk Screening Calculator' will automatically compute the patient's Caprini score based on the assigned points for each selected factor.
Step 3: Interpret the Risk Assessment
The calculator will display the total Caprini score and provide a color-coded risk interpretation (e.g., low, moderate, high risk). Use this visual guide to understand the patient's estimated risk of developing thrombosis and inform your clinical decision-making.