[VTE] Flashcards
On admission to hospital 24 hours after admission whenever the clinical picture changes
- assess mobility 2. assess thrombosis risk 3. assess risk of bleeding (4. prescribe thromboprophylaxis)
6 weeks post partum
60
combined pill (oestrogen)
>30
yes
6 hours
phelbitic varicose veins
yes and active treatment
1
90 minutes
renal function weight
Enoxaparin 40mg SC 1/evening (ON)
Enoxaparin 20mg SC 1/evening (ON)
UFH 5000 iu
peripheral vascular disease severe dermatitis severe peripheral oedema Leg deformity skin graft recently peripheral neuropathy
temporary vena cava filter
“i would reassess the needs of this patient 24 hours after admission”
hospital acquired thromboembolism
VTE occuring >= 24 hours after admission but less than 90 days
name as many risk factors as you can for VTE

name as many risk factors as you can for bleeding
