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Low Molecular Weight Heparin Dosing in Relation to Postoperative Bleeding After Tracheotomy in Patients Infected With SARS ‐ CoV ‐2—A Descriptive Study

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this study was to analyze whether patients with SARS‐CoV‐2 who received surgical tracheotomy had a lower incidence of postoperative bleeding if their LMWH was postponed or canceled on the day of surgery. Methods Patients with SARS‐CoV‐2 admitted to the intensive care units who underwent surgical tracheotomy were assessed retrospectively through their medical records. Data on comorbidity, LMWH dose, and timing were collected. Bleedings < 72 h post surgery were noted as stomal or airway bleedings. Results All 101 patients included were on LMWH. Twenty‐two patients had no change of dose of LMWH, 24 patients had their dose of LMWH postponed to post surgery, and 50 patients had their dose reduced to only the evening dose on the day of surgery. Twenty‐six patients had a stomal bleeding, one patient had an airway bleeding, and four patients had both stomal and airway bleedings. No significant difference in the incidence of bleeding was identified between various groups of different LMWH doses or timing, reduced dose versus no change of dose, OR 1.29 (95% CI 0.42–3.92). Postponed dose versus no change of dose of LMWH, OR 1.03 (95% CI 0.28–3.75). Increasing age was correlated to a higher risk of bleeding post‐surgery by an OR of 1.64 (95% CI 1.06–2.54, p = 0.026 for every 10 years added). No fatal bleeding related to surgical tracheotomy was observed. Conclusion Decreased doses of LMWH on the day of surgery were not associated with a risk reduction for post‐surgical bleeding in patients with SARS‐CoV‐2 who received tracheotomy. Increasing age was a risk factor for post‐surgical bleeding. Level of Evidence Retrospective, level 3.

Source: Laryngoscope Investigative Otolaryngology

DOI: 10.1002/lio2.70122

Authors: David Victorin, Henrik Bergquist, Louise Hafsten, Åsa Nihlén, Ellen Lindell

Institutions: Region Västra Götaland, Södra Älvsborg Hospital, Sahlgrenska University Hospital, University of Gothenburg

Language: English

Topic: Tracheal and airway disorders

Subfield: Pulmonary and Respiratory Medicine

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,900