Abstract
Objectives: - Identify 3 risk factors for VTE in a hospitalized patient. - Identify proper documentation for SCD use. - Document informed refusal when patients refuse VTE prophylaxis. - Verbalize calling the provider when VTE prophylaxis is not ordered on a patient without documented contraindications.
Sigma Membership
Epsilon Psi, Xi Upsilon
Lead Author Affiliation
Carilion Clinic, Roanoke Memorial Hospital, Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
Venous Thromboembolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolisms
Recommended Citation
Ward, Cynthia W., "Venous thromboembolism" (2019). General Submissions: Presenations (Oral and Poster). 7.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/gen_sub_presentations/2015/presentations/7
Conference Name
Star City Chapter of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses Meeting
Conference Host
Star City Chapter of the Academy of Medical-Surgical Nurses
Conference Location
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Conference Year
2015
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Review Type
Abstract Review Only: Reviewed by Event Host
Acquisition
Self-submission
Venous thromboembolism
Roanoke, Virginia, USA
Objectives: - Identify 3 risk factors for VTE in a hospitalized patient. - Identify proper documentation for SCD use. - Document informed refusal when patients refuse VTE prophylaxis. - Verbalize calling the provider when VTE prophylaxis is not ordered on a patient without documented contraindications.