Abstract 85: An Examination Of Venous Thromboembolism Risk Using Caprini Scores Amongst Outpatient Aesthetic Surgery Patients Who Receive No Chemoprophylaxis

PURPOSE: Venous Thromboembolism (VTE) is a potentially lethal event with an increased risk after surgical procedures. The Caprini Risk Assessment Model (RAM) is a validated and widely utilized tool for VTE risk stratification and prophylaxis. The risk of VTE varies by procedure and individual patient factors. Currently, our best tools are validated scoring systems that stratify patients into treatment groups based on risk, but many surgeons still make their own judgement due to concerns of bleeding. While the American Society of Plastic Surgeons(ASPS) and the American Association of Plastic Surgeons(AAPS) recommend individual VTE risk stratification, there is a paucity of research focusing on the outpatient or aesthetic surgery populations that demonstrates that Caprini scores are effective. The goal of the study is to assess the risk of VTE in ambulatory aesthetic surgery patients based on Caprini risk stratification.