Guidelines for preventing thromboembolism.
Clinicians, units and hospitals in the UK should develop written policies for thromboembolic prophylaxis. Deep-vein thrombosis is both life-threatening and costly. The use of prophylaxis should be included in clinical audit and plans for patient care. The implementation of research-based and agreed guidelines can reduce the incidence of postoperative deep-vein thrombosis.
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Southampton University Hospitals NHS Trust.
Cole
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D006801:Humans; D015994:Incidence; D009731:Nursing Audit; D011183:Postoperative Complications / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D012307:Risk Factors; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology / Q000517:prevention & control*