VTE assessment

Question 1

What can blood clots cause that you need to tell a patient (2)

Answer 1

Strokes + PE

Question 2

What are the 5 main RF that you need to tell patient

Answer 2

> 30 BMi

6 week post partum

Blood clotting disorders (Thrombophilia)

Active HRT

Active Cancers

Question 3

What mechanical prophylaxis can we give to VTE

Answer 3

Stockings to stimulate blood flow

Question 4

What can we give as prophylactics for VTE

How do we give it to them?

Does it pass into the breast milk

Answer 4

LMWH

Sub cutaneous => No effect on baby / breast milk