Hematology risk factors CC Flashcards
2
Q
Risk factors for venous thromboembolism in general surgery patients
A
- Type of surgery
- Traditional risk factors
- Cancer
- Previous deep vein thrombosis
- Obesity
- Delayed mobilization
- Age
- Type of anesthesia
- Duration of surgery
- Postoperative infection
3
Q
Risk factors for HIT
A
- use of unfractionated heparin,
- being a woman
- having cardiac or orthopedic surgery