Caprini Venous Thromboembolism Risk Assessment Model (Female)

Individualized perioperative venous thromboembolism risk assessment model for surgical patients

Age, years*

≤400

41-60+1

61-74+2

≥75+3

Type of surgery*

None0

Minor+1

Major >45 min, laparoscopic >45 min, or arthroscopic+2

Elective major lower extremity arthroplasty+5

Major surgery*

CHF*

Sepsis*

Pneumonia*

Pregnancy or postpartum (<1 month)*

Immobilizing plaster cast*

Hip, pelvis, or leg fracture*

Stroke*

Multiple trauma*

Acute spinal cord injury causing paralysis*

Varicose veins*

Current swollen legs*

Current central venous access*

History of DVT/PE*

Family history of thrombosis*

Positive Factor V Leiden*

Positive prothrombin 20210A*

Elevated serum homocysteine*

Positive lupus anticoagulant*

Elevated anticardiolipin antibody*

Heparin-induced thrombocytopenia*

Other congenital or acquired thrombophilia*

Mobility*

Normal, out of bed0

Medical patient currently on bed rest+1

Patient confined to bed >72 hours+2

History of inflammatory bowel disease*

BMI >25*

Acute MI*

COPD*

Present or previous malignancy*

Other risk factors*

On oral contraceptives or hormone replacement*

History of unexplained stillborn, ≥3 spontaneous abortions, or premature birth with toxemia or growth-restricted infant*