Risk assessment and treatment of venous thromboembolism.
This article argues that the number of deaths caused by venous thromboembolism (VTE) can be reduced if all patients in emergency departments are assessed to identify those who are most at risk of developing VTE. Such patients can be given the appropriate anticoagulant prophylaxis and educated on the importance of preventing VTE.
Stockport NHS Trust.
Jean
J
Rogers
D000925:Anticoagulants / Q000008:administration & dosage; D004636:Emergency Service, Hospital / Q000458:organization & administration; D006801:Humans; D017410:Practice Guidelines as Topic; D018570:Risk Assessment; D006113:United Kingdom; D054556:Venous Thromboembolism / Q000209:etiology* / Q000517:prevention & control*
D000925:Anticoagulants