Caprini risk assessment model
Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]
Overview
Caprini Risk Assessment Model
Calculation of the Caprini Risk score
| 5 points | 3 points | 2 points | 1 point |
| Stroke (in the previous month) Fracture of the hip, pelvis, or leg Elective arthroplasty Acute spinal cord injury (in the previous month) |
Age≥ 75 years Prior episodes of VTE Positive family history for VTE Prothrombin 20210 A Factor V Leiden Lupus anticoagulants Anticardiolipin antibodies High homocysteine in the blood Heparin induced thrombocytopenia Other congenital or acquired thrombophilia |
Age: 61-74 years Arthroscopic surgery Laparoscopy lasting more than 45 minutes General surgery lasting more than 45 minutes Cancer Plaster cast Bed bound for more than 72 hours Central venous access |
Age 41-60 years BMI > 25 Kg/m2 Minor surgery Edema in the lower extremities Varicose veins Pregnancy Post-partum Oral contraceptive Hormonal therapy Unexplained or recurrent abortion Sepsis (in the previous month) Serious lung disease such as pneumonia (in the previous month) Abnormal pulmonary function test Acute myocardial infarction Congestive heart failure (in the previous month) Bed rest Inflammatory bowel disease |