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Venous Thromboembolism Prevention and Prophylaxis

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Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is one of the most common complications for an intensive care inpatient. Primary thromboprophylaxis reduces the morbidity and mortality associated with deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE). On the grounds of the above, the thromboembolic risk prevention could be made with medications, through a mechanical way, or, more often, with a combination of those.

A nurse guarantees correct pharmacological prophylaxis therapy management, correct use of graduated compression stocking and intermittent pneumatic compression system, and patient’s mobilization as soon as possible.

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  1. Anesthesia, Intensive Care and Hub Pain Service, University Hospital of Parma, Parma, Italy

    Matteo Manici

  2. Vascular Surgery, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, East Kent Hospital University Foundation Trust, Canterbury, UK

    Giacomo Alemanno

  3. Intensive Care Unit, Kent and Canterbury Hospital, East Kent Hospital University Fundation Trust, Canterbury, UK

    Magherita I. Nuzzaco R.N., B.S., M.A.S., ONN-CG

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Manici, M., Alemanno, G., Nuzzaco, M.I. (2018). Venous Thromboembolism Prevention and Prophylaxis. In: Nursing in Critical Care Setting. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-50559-6_13

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