Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis. Hospitalized Medical Patient Algorithm.

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Source: Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI). Venous thromboembolism prophylaxis. Bloomington (MN): Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement (ICSI); 2006 Jun. 51 p. Venous Thromboembolism Prophylaxis Hospitalized Medical Patient Algorithm A = Annotation Adult admitted to an acute care hospital for a medical condition. A Assess VTE Risk: *Condition-related risk. *Patient-related risk. High risk of VTE? A Prophylaxis plan for low VTE risk: *Patient education. *Early ambulation. A Contraindications to antithrombotic prophylaxis? A Prophylaxis plan: *Patient education. *Early ambulation. *Elastic graded compression stockings. *Consider IPC if confined to bed. A Prophylaxis plan for high VTE risk: *Patient education. *Early ambulation. *Elastic graded compression stockings. *IPC if confined to bed. *Antithrombotic medication. A All copyrights are reserved by the Institute for Clinical Systems Improvement, Inc.