Deep vein thrombosis in hospitalized patients: a review of evidence-based guidelines for prevention.
Deep vein thrombosis affects many hospitalized patients because of decreased activity and therapeutic equipment. This article reviews known risk factors for developing deep vein thrombosis, current prevention methods, and current evidence-based guidelines in order to raise nurses' awareness of early prevention methods in all hospitalized patients. Early prophylaxis can reduce patient risk of deep vein thrombosis and its complications.
Kehl-Pruett
Wendy
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Infectious Disease Consultants of St. Petersburg, 1955 First Avenue North, Suite 101, St. Petersburg, FL 33713, USA. wpruettm@hotmail.com
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