VTE Prophylaxis Decision — Surgical Inpatients (Caprini Score) — free guideline decision tool
Stratify venous thromboembolism risk in surgical inpatients with the Caprini Risk Assessment Model and get a prophylaxis recommendation. Instant, browser-side.
Open guideline tool →Guideline-based
Implements the decision logic from published clinical guidelines.
Runs in your browser
No installation. Enter the patient's values and get a guideline recommendation instantly.
Data stays local
Nothing is uploaded. Results are for licensed clinicians only.
Common questions
What does VTE Prophylaxis Decision — Surgical Inpatients (Caprini Score) do?
Decide on VTE prophylaxis for a surgical inpatient by summing weighted risk factors.
How is the result calculated?
Caprini sums 1-, 2-, 3- and 5-point risk factors (age band, surgery type, comorbidities, thrombophilia, recent stroke/fracture/spinal-cord injury). Bands: very low 0, low 1–2, moderate 3–4, high ≥ 5.
Is this a substitute for clinical judgement?
No. All results are decision-support only, for licensed clinicians. They must be individualized to the whole patient and the latest guideline version.
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Stratify venous thromboembolism risk in surgical inpatients with the Caprini Risk Assessment Model and get a prophylaxis recommendation. Instant, browser-side.
Open guideline tool →For licensed clinicians. Not a substitute for clinical judgement.