Post operative thromboprophylaxis by low molecular weight heparin is best done by which route of administration?
(A) Subcutaneous (B) Intravenous (C) Inhalational (D) Intramuscular
(A) Ans. A. Subcutaneous* Both heparin 5,000 units subcutaneously every 8 hours and enoxaparin 40 mg subcutaneously once daily provide highly effective and safe prophylaxis for patients undergoing colorectal surgery.