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 Varicosity Pregnancy Post-partum |