Risk stratification of deep vein thrombosis using caprini score among post-operative patients

The analysis of risk stratification of deep vein thrombosis (DVT) among 120 post-operative patients in critical care units using the Modified Caprini Risk Assessment Tool is of interest. Most participants (over 80%) in both experimental and control groups were categorized as high risk for DVT. Statistical analysis revealed significant associations between higher Caprini scores and clinical variables such as age, BMI, mobility limitation, emergency surgery, central venous catheter presence, swollen leg, and longer surgical duration (p < 0.05). Demographic variables like gender, income, and dietary habits showed no significant association. Thus, we show the Caprini score as an effective tool for identifying high-risk patients who may benefit from early intervention. This study underscores the importance of pre-operative risk profiling to guide targeted DVT prevention strategies in critical care settings.