Validation of a Venous Thromboembolism Prediction Algorithm for Pediatric Trauma: A National Trauma Data Bank (NTDB) Propensity Score-Matched Analysis

Introduction: Recently published society (PTS/EAST) guidelines regarding the prevention of venous thromboembolism (VTE) suggest that all injured children over the age of 15 years should receive thromboprophylaxis. These guidelines may over-treat children who are high-risk for bleeding. We sought to validate our previously published VTE prediction algorithm and compare it to current recommendations. Methods: Retrospective review of all pediatric patients (age < 18 years) in the NTDB …