Evaluation of prophylactic practice for venous thromboembolism

Abstract

A poster presentation on the evaluation of prophylactic practice for venous thromboembolism. Introduction: The mainstay of therapy in venous thromboembolism (VTE) is its prevention; owing to the fact that it often leads to unprecedented morbidity and mortality, but fortunately, it may be easily prevented. Risk assessment for VTE in all hospitalised patients is a widely accepted notion. However, risk assessment poses many challenges as patients are a heterogenic group. The use of evidence based risk assessment models could significantly improve patient safety and therapeutic outcomes. Aims: 1. To determine the risk for VTE in hospitalised medical and surgical patients. 2. To evaluate the extent of prevention medication used within the main local hospital. 3. To analyse current clinical documentation schemes regarding VTE.