title: Deep vein thrombosis: clinical nursing management.
abstract: The occurrence of a deep vein thrombosis is potentially life threatening and rapid assessment and treatment are essential to prevent development of a pulmonary embolism. Prophylaxis and risk assessment are important aspects of DVT management.
authors.affiliation: School of Nursing and Midwifery, Chester College of Higher Education.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Wallis
authors.forename: R
authors.initials: R
authors.lastname: Autar
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D001458:Bandages; D015984:Causality; D006801:Humans; D024802:Nurse's Role; D009730:Nursing Assessment; D010353:Patient Education as Topic / Q000379:methods; D018570:Risk Assessment; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing*
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants