title: The assessment and management of venous thromboembolism.
abstract: This article examines venous thromboembolism (VTE) and offers guidance on its prevention. VTE is a potentially fatal condition, which can be prevented using both pharmacological and mechanical methods. Nursing staff should be aware of the risk factors that predispose patients to venous thromboembolism and ensure that high-risk patients receive the prophylaxis they require.
authors.affiliation: Nelson Hospital, Hamilton, New Zealand. welchellen@yahoo.co.uk
authors.forename: Ellen
authors.initials: E
authors.lastname: Welch
mesh_terms: D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000627:therapeutic use; D006801:Humans; D013923:Thromboembolism / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000209:etiology / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery; D006113:United Kingdom; D020246:Venous Thrombosis / Q000175:diagnosis / Q000188:drug therapy / Q000451:nursing* / Q000503:physiopathology / Q000601:surgery
chemical_list: D000925:Anticoagulants