Deep Vein Thrombosis

Question 1

What are risk factors for DVT?

Answer 1

triad:

1) endothelial injury
2) venous stasis
3) altered coagulation

Question 2

What are signs and symptoms of DVT?

Answer 2

• pain
• edema/swelling
• warm or cool to the touch
• hard to diagnose

Question 3

What tests would be useful in diagnosing a DVT?

Answer 3

• ultrasound
• D-dimer
• CT scan
• PT/INR, PTT
• platelets

Question 4

How would you prevent a DVT?

Answer 4

• compression stockings
• sequential compression devices
• prophylactic anticoagulants
• increased mobility

Question 5

How is a DVT managed?

Answer 5

• anticoagulants (prevent clot from increasing in size)
• thrombolytic (give in first 3 days to dissolve the clot)
• surgery to remove the clot?
• compression stockings
• heat and analgesics
• early mobilization